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|Articles|May 5, 2003

Great ready, hospitals: JCAHO to begin surprise surveys

Beginning in 2004, volunteer hospitals will get unannounced visits by JCAHO surveyors. By 2006, all healthcare organizations will be subject to surprise surveys.

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