Hospitals should anticipate an accelerated inspection schedule in coming months following a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee report finding DOH has fallen behind on their inspections.
Washington Hospital Services can help hospitals prepare through its Pre-Survey Inspection program. Qualified and experienced WSHA staff and WHS contractors will visit hospitals and conduct a friendly mock inspection and identify areas of strength, opportunities and informally train staff on how to participate in state inspections. For more information, please contact Rich Boucher at richb@wsha.org. (Rich Boucher)