A Manager's Guide to Survey Readiness.

Nurse leaders play a critical part in supporting the safety of patients and their staff. Their guidance in establishing a robust safety culture and engagement in preparing their organizations for the survey is important in eliminating patient harm. Ensuring the dialysis facility and staff are survey...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Nephrology Nursing Journal Vol. 51; no. 3; pp. 237 - 257
Main Authors: Vavrinchik, Jennifer, Kwechin, Theresa, Lacy, Paula
Format: CEU tables/charts Journal Article
Published: American Nephrology Nurses' Association May/Jun2024
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary:Nurse leaders play a critical part in supporting the safety of patients and their staff. Their guidance in establishing a robust safety culture and engagement in preparing their organizations for the survey is important in eliminating patient harm. Ensuring the dialysis facility and staff are survey- ready promotes a culture dedicated to patient wellbeing and safety. This article describes the survey process in dialysis facilities and provides survey tips to guide nurse managers in being survey-ready every day.