Because DNV surveys every year rather than every three, DNV-accredited hospitals benefit most from a continuous readiness program rather than periodic preparation.
What a DNV readiness review covers
- Physical Environment (PE) standard: Life Safety Code compliance, utilities, fire protection
- Building systems inspection, testing and maintenance documentation
- Fire and smoke barrier management and door assemblies
- Emergency power and medical gas systems
- Emergency management plan and exercises
- Nonconformity response and corrective action planning
Annual survey cadence
SRC's Quarterly Partnership lines up with DNV's annual survey cycle: four quarterly rounds, an annual mock survey and remote support, so the hospital is ready at any point in the year.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. DNV hospitals are surveyed to the same Life Safety requirements for CMS, and SRC prepares for the Physical Environment portion of the survey.