Instructions

One way an organization communicates with its constituents is by its accreditation. Your department asked you to assist with accreditation and licensure in your facility. Develop an initial plan to gain accreditation for a new facility behavioral health facility your organization is opening. The accreditation you wish to obtain is through Joint Commission.

Write an essay regarding this accreditation process for your facility

    Explain the type of accreditation.
    Estimated time it will take to obtain accreditation.
    Resources needed to obtain the accreditation.
    Estimated costs for accreditation.
    Estimated financial impact on revenue if not earning accreditation.
    Include any potential limitations of this accreditation.
    Be sure to include an introductory and a conclusion.

Please provide 3-4 references from scholarly journals no more than 5 years old