Deena Weiss & Associates, founded in 1999 by Deena Weiss, LCSW, has over 30 years of working in Behavioral Health Care, growing out of a multi-faceted clinical practice begun in 1979.

 

For the past decade, Deena Weiss & Associates has provided successful The Joint Commission consulting services to the Behavioral Healthcare industry, drawing on a network of highly-skilled, people-oriented professionals who specialize in the varied aspects of the process.

 

Deena Weiss & Associates has helped a range of Behavioral Healthcare clients throughout the U.S. achieve successful outcomes on their initial The Joint Commission Accreditation as well as tri-annual surveys:

 

Foster Care-Shelters and Foster Homes                

Community Mental Health Center

Partial Hospitalization Programs

Substance Abuse-Residential Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs

Day/Night Treatment with Community Housing

Not for Profit Agencies

For Profit Agencies

Sleep Labs and Sleep Disorder Facilities

CORF's

Eating Disorder Clinics

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programs

 

 

Deena Weiss & Associates strategy for successful The Joint Commission survey preparation encompasses the following priorities:

 

Organizational Assessment

A comprehensive Organizational Assessment evaluates an organization’s current level of compliance with specific The Joint Commission standards.  The assessment is tailored specifically to the Behavioral Healthcare organization’s scope of service, client population, and setting, providing the necessary groundwork for customizing a Survey Preparation Plan for ongoing The Joint Commission survey readiness.

 

Customized Survey Preparation Plan

The personalized Survey Preparation Plan delineates necessary steps to bring an organization into compliance with The Joint Commission standards. The plan generates a detailed guide and timetable for achieving a successful Survey outcome by working with a Behavioral Healthcare team to identify the action steps, target dates and responsible individuals needed for implementation

 

The Joint Commission Standards Training

Individualized and personalized training on the latest The Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals means everyone on the team understands the intent, rationale, and specific requirements of the standards. This well-tested training establishes a working knowledge of The Joint Commission Standards and details how these standards are applied in a particular Behavioral Healthcare organization. The goal here is to share in detail “best practice” examples that can succeed in meeting the most challenging The Joint Commission standards.

 

The Joint Commission Survey Process Training

The Joint Commission Survey Process Training provides practical tools for managing a The Joint Commission Survey. Tracer methodology training is provided onsite to ensure all staffers are well-prepared and comfortable with the tracers conducted during the Survey. Deena Weiss & Associates has the expertise to prepare managers and staff for the key The Joint Commission Survey interviews on such topics as Leadership, Performance Improvement, Environment of Care and other crucial topics.

 

Take the first step by allowing Deena Weiss & Associates to customize a Survey Preparation Program for your Behavioral Healthcare organization.