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Avoiding Survey Setbacks: Informed Consent and Complaint Resolution for Community Behavioral Health and Human Services Surveys

Jul 28, 2025 by Barrins & Associates
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Accreditation surveys frequently reveal gaps in informed consent procedures and complaint/grievance processes. Such deficiencies can result in citations and threaten the facility’s accredited status. Therefore, proactive assessments, staff training, and ongoing...