The Benefits of Clinical Assessments
Navigating Compliance Hurdles: Prepare for accreditation surveys or address compliance gaps confidently with our thorough evaluations
Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Streamline processes and workflows to maximize productivity and minimize errors
Ensuring Patient Safety: Guarantee the highest standards of instrument sterilization and disinfection, safeguarding patient well-being
HOW AUDITS WORK
Facility Operations Improvement
Before the Clinical Assessment
- We initiate the process by sending a pre-audit questionnaire to the facility.
- Upon receipt of the completed questionnaire, we schedule a kickoff meeting with facility leaders.
- During the kickoff meeting, we review the questionnaire together with facility leaders to gain insights into the current state of operations and identify key areas for assessment.
- Together with facility leaders, we develop an itinerary for the upcoming clinical assessment visit, ensuring thorough coverage of all relevant departments and processes.
During the Clinical Assessment
On-Site Assessment:
- Our team conducts a comprehensive walkthrough of each department within the facility.
- We systematically review major assets, including equipment and infrastructure, to assess their functionality and condition.
- Throughout the assessment, we pay close attention to all aspects of the department, including policies, procedures, staffing levels, equipment maintenance, and operational processes.
- We observe the operations in action, interacting with staff members and witnessing firsthand the execution of various tasks and procedures.
Assessment and Observation:
- We meticulously evaluate all observed processes and procedures, noting areas of strength as well as potential areas for improvement.
- Our team identifies any potential risks or compliance issues that may pose challenges to the facility’s operations or patient safety.
- We engage in discussions with facility staff to gather additional insights and perspectives, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the facility’s operations.
After the Clinical Assessment
Reporting and Recommendations:
- Before concluding the assessment visit, we compile all findings into a detailed report.
- The report includes a summary of observed strengths, areas for improvement, identified risks, and recommended solutions.
- We present the report to facility leadership, discussing key findings and recommendations for enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
- The report serves as a valuable tool for the facility, providing actionable insights and guidance for implementing improvements.
- Our team remains available to provide ongoing support and assistance as the facility works towards implementing the recommended solutions.
Audit Team
Advantage’s subject matter experts audit team will provide finding reports with references and recommendations regarding compliance standards set by AAMI , AORN , CDC , and SGNA . Providing solutions to OR and SPD standards of care, our audit will assist in accreditation compliance and provide real-time gap analysis of practices, processes and products.
Jhmeid Billingslea
CRCST, CIS, CHL, CST, CMRP
A nationally recognized speaker for SPD, currently on the editing board for the HSPA exam review and test creation.
Angela Lewellyn
LPN, CHL, CRCST, CSPDT
Subject Matter Expert, published writer, speaker, and advocate for Sterile Processing and Operating Room