September 19, 2003

JCAHO surveyors put MGHers through their paces

Surveyors from the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) survey team traveled the hallways of the MGH this week, inspecting inpatient and outpatient areas, meeting with hospital administrators and asking MGH employees about hospital policies and procedures. The JCAHO survey, which takes place every three years, is a comprehensive review of hospital programs, policies and procedures. Its goal is to help improve the quality of care provided by accrediting health care organizations that qualify after completion of a thorough inspection.
" It's going well," says Maryanne Spicer, chair of the JCAHO steering committee, about the surveyors' progress. The hospital will receive final word about the results of the JCAHO visit within the next few months.