A primary goal of the Shared Visions New Pathways survey process is to make the system meaningful instead of concentrating on rote recitations of standards or paperwork that seems to indicate compliance but may not.
The Joint Commissions new approach to surveys promises benefits and improvements over the traditional methods, but dont let your guard down just yet. Those who have tried out the new process caution that you could see worse scores under the new system, and you need to start working right now to get ready for the change in 2004.
The self-assessment requirement in the Shared Visions New Pathways survey process may not be a shock to anyone who has used self-assessment tools already in preparing for a survey.
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations still is working out the details of how it will render an accreditation decision and how it will communicate that decision.
