Regulatory readiness and preparation for accreditation and inspection is a year-round activity, not just a matter for short-term education sessions, according to several front-line accreditation experts.
“Accreditation is not a ‘once every three years’ activity,” said certified accreditation consultant Barbara Petroff, BSPharm, principal in Shawler Petroff LLC. “You need to incorporate the process into how you care for patients every day. It makes your