This module explains the facility assessment process, including the history and evolution of the assessment standards and the team composition and responsibilities. Team members take additional modules based on the section(s) of the standards that they are assigned.

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Identify the steps of the facility assessment process;
• Understand the history and evolution of the standards;
• Describe the composition of the assessment team;
• Recognize the responsibilities of team members; and
• Engage as a team member in the facility assessment.