Accreditation Preparedness: Removing the Survey Stress Through Constant Readiness

Speaker: Ashley M. Perkins, M.H.A., R.T.(R)(MR)

Session Description: When you hear the acronyms JTC, ACHC, or ACR, do you feel a sense of overwhelming pressure? Does the accreditation process leave you sleepless? Do you feel like many accreditation pieces are out of your control, yet you are held accountable? As medical imaging leaders, we recognize the value of obtaining and maintaining accreditation. Without these accreditations, imaging operations may not be viable. We also know the hurry-up and get ready process is daunting to staff and leaders. This presentation will discuss many ideas to create a better accreditation environment. It will tell the story of a healthcare system’s journey from a stressful preparation cycle to a constant state of readiness. Attendees will explore ways to overcome the pressure of accreditation by establishing a state of constant readiness through meaningful changes.
Learning Objectives:
Explore ways to streamline your current state into a state of constant readiness through sustainable changes.
Define the value of working with stakeholders and key players to ensure support.
Discuss tools to aid in constant readiness.
Recognize how a change in leadership shifted the culture surrounding the accreditation process.