A home care agency has applied for accreditation from the Joint Commission. What is the next step the agency will take?
a. Attend a conference to learn more about the accreditation process.
b. Schedule a site visit with the Joint Commission.
c. Complete a self-study of the agency.
d. Improve methods of documentation of client visits.
C
After applying for accreditation, a lengthy self-study must be completed that addresses all as-pects of the agency's operation. Following completion of the self-study, an accreditation team schedules a site visit.
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