Accreditation Standards
“Reaccreditation is an invaluable process that never fails to give us a fresh perspective on our efforts to meet the highest standards of Christian Science nursing care. Participating in an accreditation review … requires revisiting the standards, updating our documentation and ensuring that we … realign our work with our mission statement and with the qualities that support healing.”
— Member Organization
Encouraging Excellence
The Commission has developed and published copyrighted standards for Christian Science nursing facilities, their affiliated education programs, and affiliated and independent visiting Christian Science nursing services. Standards for Christian Science nursing facilities and visiting services address policies and procedures, management practices, systems for the provision of proper Christian Science nursing care, OSHA requirements (United States only), and federal, state or provincial, and local regulations. Standards for Christian Science nurses training organizations address content, policies and procedures, and best practices.
Current version of Standards:
Christian Science Nurses Training/Education Standards 2021.03.31
Visiting Christian Science Nurse Services Standards 2021.03.31
Previous version of Standards:
Interested in being a Reviewer?
Download and fill out the form below and send it to Coordinator@csncommission.org.
Inspections
Thorough Review
Onsite inspections include review of patients’ records, management practices, policies and procedures, and interviews with patients, staff, and managers. Preliminary findings are immediately shared in an oral report to the governing board and managers at the close of the onsite review. Findings are subsequently codified in a written report that includes such details as good, improved or useful practices as well as areas of excellence and/or recommended actions moving forward. In situations where Required Actions are needed, a schedule is developed to assist the organization and ensure that the corrective actions taken help the organization comply with the accreditation standards. Accreditation certificates are typically given for one- to three-year periods, based on Review Team findings. More frequent onsite reviews may take place as necessary, or if requested.
Independent Accreditation Audit Committee (IAAC)
The IAAC membership is maintained by The Commission Board and is composed of at least five members of The Mother Church with no current affiliation with an Accredited Organization. The IAAC audits the information from the Review Team and makes a recommendation to The Commission Board on the appropriate accreditation status. It is The Commission Board that makes the final accreditation decision.
Would you like to nominate a member for the IAAC?
Download and complete the application below and send it to aab@csncommission.org.
Self-Assessment
Supporting self-awareness and recognition of high standards
The Commission’s ultimate goal is for each organization to be proactive in recognizing and initiating excellence in all areas, and, when necessary, identifying and addressing areas needing refinement or correction. To assist the organization’s self-awareness and to maintain high standards, a yearly self-assessment is recommended. Conducted by managers of each department and members of the governing body, the self-assessment uses forms provided by The Commission that are based on Commission standards. The self-assessments prepared for the onsite accreditation visit form the basis for the inspection.