The Joint Commission recently surveyed an acute care hospital. The hospital just received the survey report and the accreditation decision. Which of the following categories should the hospital leaders address first?

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The hospital leaders should address the Requirements for Improvement (RFIs) first because these are areas where the hospital is not meeting standards and requires improvement in order to maintain accreditation. The other categories, such as Grid Elements and Written Progress Reports, are important but may not be as urgent as addressing the RFIs. Triennial Exception Rules also may not be relevant if the hospital is not seeking an exception.

The Joint Commission Recently Surveyed an Acute Care Hospital