A nurse executive is informed that the Joint Commission will conduct an unannounced survey within the next several months. What is the most effective preparation strategy?
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A
Conduct intensive preparation drills only in the week before the expected survey window
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B
Foster a culture of continuous readiness by embedding standards into daily practice
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C
Create a dedicated task force that works only during the survey period
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D
Focus preparation resources only on units that performed poorly in the last survey