Always Ready Rounding: Enhancing Patient Safety and Survey Preparedness
This quality improvement initiative is designed to maintain a state of continuous readiness for regulatory surveys while simultaneously prioritizing patient safety. The program centers on structured, proactive rounding conducted by multidisciplinary teams to identify and resolve potential safety or compliance issues in real time. These rounds are standardized and frequent, fostering a culture of accountability, visibility, and shared responsibility across clinical and support departments. Through consistent engagement with frontline staff and thorough observation of care environments, Always Ready Rounding ensures that standards of care and regulatory expectations are upheld daily—not just in preparation for inspections. It emphasizes real-time feedback, education, and coaching to reinforce best practices. Ultimately, this approach minimizes the risk of last-minute corrective actions and supports a sustainable model for safety excellence and regulatory compliance.