A firsthand look at the survey experience
Briefings on The Joint Commission, August 1, 2011
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Editor's note: The following article was written by Christine Levy, RD, MBA, MHA, FACHE, CSHA, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, who has served as the Joint Commission sustainment officer for a 78-bed hospital for the past three and a half years. Previously, she served as a hospital risk manager and worked as a registered dietitian for 22 years.
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