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QUAD A Surveyors

QUAD A Surveyors are certified, expert medical specialists, including rehabilitation therapy providers and outpatient physical therapy specialists, dedicated to the peer-based accreditation process.

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QUAD A has gained international recognition as the global accreditation leader thanks in large part to the expertise and diligence of our surveyors. Through regular training and ongoing education, QUAD A surveyors conduct thorough accreditation surveys that increase patient satisfaction and put safety at the forefront.

Surveyor Requirements

QUAD A surveyors evaluate each facility seeking accreditation through observation, staff and patient interviews, and assessment of each standard to verify compliance. QUAD A surveyors must:

Participate in a survey team appropriate to the size and composition of the facility

Conduct a comprehensive and unbiased facility survey following the procedures outlined in the surveyor handbook

Complete facility surveys in accordance with the QUAD A survey schedule and checklist

Follow appropriate time guideline

Complete all forms and documentation required as provided in the Accreditation Resource Guide

Return all forms and documentation to the QUAD A central office in the designated timeframe

Complete a Statement of Deficiency form for each deficiency discovered during the survey

Review any facility plans of correction and the supporting documentation to verify all deficiencies are corrected

QUAD A Surveyor Qualifications

Surveyors are an integral part of the QUAD A accreditation process. QUAD A consistently evaluates its surveyors through an ongoing quality assurance process that incorporates facility feedback, objective performance metrics, and random validation surveys. Surveyors must remain in good standing with QUAD A to continue performing surveys. All QUAD A Surveyors qualifications and duties include:

Be a qualified physician, registered nurse, or rehabilitation therapy provider with a current license.

Submit a current CV demonstrating the relevant experience and qualifications required to qualify as a surveyor.

Physicians must be board certified or eligible by a certifying board accepted by QUAD A.

Nurses are required to have a bachelor’s degree

Demonstrate two years of experience in an OBS setting.

Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools.

Perform surveys on the QUAD A App and the surveyor’s personnel laptop.

The Surveyor position requires strong interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills, along with demonstrated expertise in conducting interviews.

Sign and adhere to the QUAD A Surveyor Agreement, including Surveyor Attestation, Conflict of Interest, Code of Conduct, Surveyor Guidelines, and agreement to participate in an annual surveyor appraisal and review process conducted by the QUAD A Quality Assurance Program.

Attend QUAD A surveyor in-service training and pass the Surveyor Training Examination at the conclusion of each training course. A certificate of completion will be kept on file in the QUAD A office.

Surveyor Resources

QUAD A provides several educational opportunities for Surveyors

  • Quarterly Surveyor Calls
  • Surveyor Training and education programs

General Information Related to Important Policies:

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Become A Surveyor

Complete and submit the form to let us know you are interested in joining our exceptional team of QUAD A Surveyors.

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QUAD A will occasionally communicate with surveyors and surveyor candidates via SMS (text) messaging. Opt-in to receive communications via your mobile device.

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