Organizations that have already completed their initial survey can be re-surveyed at any time between 18 and 36 months from their initial survey, with the event usually falling within nine months of the three year anniversary. In accordance with Joint Commission policy, all re-surveys are unannounced although there are exceptions that provide short notice of seven business days prior to the survey.
Short notice will be provided to behavioral health organizations including methadone programs, corrections programs, and foster care agencies, and community-based programs with less than ten staff or an average daily census of less than 100. Short notice cannot be provided for organizations that are a part of a hospital or health system.
