Application Process
The application process includes an initial application accompanied by an application fee. The program application consists of a series of questions requesting a detailed description of various elements of the safe patient handling program. Supplemental documentation will be necessary for many of the questions. Both the application and supplemental documents are submitted electronically. Organizations with multiple facilities must complete a separate application for each facility seeking the recognition award. Each facility will be assessed and reviewed as separate entities. If the application is complete and meets the eligibility criteria, a site visit will be scheduled. The reviewers will submit their report and recommendation to a review committee. The review committee will make the definitive recognition decision based on a blind facility survey report.
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