In this task, you are preparing for the accreditation audit. There are many variables which must be considered to make sure compliance with Joint Commission standards. In order for the audit to be successful, you should be aware of the accrediting agency's guidelines.

Task:

A. Make an executive summary for senior leadership outlining the present compliance status of the organization based on the 'Accreditation Audit Case Study' for one priority focus area of the Joint Commission standards (ex: infection control, communication, medical management and information management).

1. Develop a corrective action plan which would make sure compliance with the Joint Commission standards for the identified area.

2. Justify why you select to address such standards in your summary.

B. If you use sources, comprise all in-text citations and references in the APA format.