SURVEY WEEK · FOR NURSES
Joint Commission survey week, explained like a coworker would
Plain-language help from a 10-year RN: what surveyors do, what to say if one talks to you, and how to be ready without panicking.
What’s on the cheat sheet
✓ What surveyors actually do
✓ What to say if a surveyor asks you a question
✓ What to do today, in four steps
✓ The 14 National Performance Goals in plain English
Keep reading
Joint Commission Survey Week, Explained for Nurses (No Jargon)
What changed in 2026, how tracers work, and what to do if a surveyor talks to you.
The Joint Commission’s 14 National Performance Goals, in Plain English
Every goal, in the official order, with what it can look like on an ordinary shift.
More posts coming this week. Grab the free cheat sheet and I’ll send updates.
General information from a nurse, based on the Joint Commission’s public Accreditation 360 FAQ. Not official Joint Commission guidance and not a substitute for your hospital’s policies or your educator. No patient or employer information.