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Survey readiness self-check

Surveyors want proof that you find, investigate, fix and verify problems; 20 questions show which gaps to close first.

Updated Oct 5, 2026Free, no signupRuns in your browser
01 · ReportingStaff can report an incident, including a near miss, in under five minutes.
02 · ReportingNear misses are reported and reviewed, not only incidents with harm.
03 · ReportingEvery incident reaches the right person the same shift, with a clear owner.
04 · ReportingRegulatory reporting clocks (abuse allegations, sentinel events, severe injuries) are tracked per incident.
05 · InvestigationEach significant incident has a documented investigation with contributing factors.
06 · InvestigationInvestigations ask why beyond “human error” and name a system cause.
07 · InvestigationInvestigations are completed within a defined timeframe, and overdue ones are visible.
08 · InvestigationFindings lead to specific, owned corrective actions.
09 · Corrective actionEvery corrective action has an owner, a due date and required evidence.
10 · Corrective actionYou can list open, overdue and verified actions without asking around.
11 · Corrective actionYou check whether a fix worked, not only that it was done.
12 · Corrective actionIncidents close only when their actions are verified.
13 · QAPI and governanceA QAPI or safety committee meets on a schedule and reviews incident data.
14 · QAPI and governanceMeeting minutes show decisions, owners and follow-up on prior items.
15 · QAPI and governanceTrends by location, shift, equipment and cause are reviewed, not just counts.
16 · QAPI and governancePerformance improvement projects are documented with measures and results.
17 · EvidenceYou can produce a complete record of any incident in minutes.
18 · EvidenceChanges to incident records are logged with who and when.
19 · EvidenceSurvey or audit preparation takes days, not weeks, because evidence is already organized.
20 · EvidenceStaff know what surveyors ask and who speaks to them.
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A self-check of evidence, not a mock survey. Your answers stay in your browser.

How to use it

Four steps.

  1. Answer yes, partly or no to 20 questions about evidence you can show today.
  2. Get a score and a ranked list of gaps.
  3. Use the linked guides to close the biggest ones.
  4. Repeat each quarter. Readiness is a habit, not an event.
Questions

About this tool.

Something we missed? Ask us, and a person answers.

Is this a mock survey?

No. It is a quick self-check of your evidence. It does not replace a mock survey or your accreditor's standards, but it is a good first pass.

Who should complete it?

Your risk, quality or compliance lead, ideally with the administrator or director of nursing. People often answer differently, which is itself useful.

Is my data saved?

Answers stay in your browser. Nothing is sent unless you choose to email yourself the result.

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