Jodi Eisenberg, MHA, CPHQ, CPMSM, CSHA is the ultimate resource in survey prep for all accreditation professionals no matter the experience! This handbook walks you through every step of preparation, explaining key problem areas and highlighting major areas of focus for surveyors. Not only does it provide insider information on how to prepare for, survive, and respond to a hospital survey, it also provides historical context about the accreditation process to help new and veteran survey coordinators understand the why as well as the how.    In addition to survey prep and what to do during survey, it also guides you through the steps to take once the survey is completed. Chapter 1: Accreditation at a Glance        Chapter 2: Standard and Elements of Performance Changes Chapter 3: Problematic Standards to Meet Chapter 4: Risk-Reduction Strategies to Demonstrate Compliance Chapter 5: Life Safety Compliance for the Non-Engineer Chapter 6: Preparation for Survey Chapter 7: After Your On-Site Survey Chapter 8: Ongoing Compliance Readiness Chapter 9: The Clarification Process Appendix: Tools, Policies, and More