Survey (including opening conference, department walk-through, and exit conferences).Pre-Survey Medical Record & Documentation Review.Create admission records log – Do not pre-select records.Provide arrival instructions for survey team.Conference call/Zoom meeting 2-4 weeks prior to survey.Agenda review discussion with TETAF scheduling team.Ensure TETAF payment has been processed and delivered.Organize program documentation – including program policies, QAPI plan and processes, educational materials.Electronically submit PSQ to TETAF scheduling team by secure email or file sharing site (Ex: Dropbox).Receive TETAF invoice and arrange for payment.Receive survey date confirmation and calendar items from TETAF scheduling team.

Receive and begin work on Pre-Survey Questionnaire (PSQ).Receive, complete, and return TETAF business agreements.Receive confirmation from TETAF survey scheduling team.Clear date range with medical director and hospital leadership.Include 4-week preferred date range for survey.Complete and submit TETAF’s online Request for Survey form.Review application submission instructions on DSHS website.Begin state application for designation or redesignation.Our example survey timeline guides you through the survey and the steps to take during the process.ġ2 months PRIOR to designation expiration Ongoing advocacy with an expert lobby team to continuously ensure your hospital needs are kept at the forefront in the legislative arena.Timely delivery of digital reports, medical record reviews, and a consultation supplement to support your development of a Corrective Action Plan, if indicated.Open evaluations of TETAF's process and surveyors to continuously improve based on your experience.Consistency in the survey process, including the on-site review, reporting tools, and medical record reviews.

Carefully trained and managed surveyors who complete didactic training, skills labs, observations, and real-time surveyor training to become a credentialed TETAF surveyor.

Pre-survey conference to ensure preparation.

With years of experience in program development, program management, and the survey process, the TETAF team is always available to support you before, during, and after your hospital's survey.

Access to TETAF survey operations and leadership team - TETAF has provided surveys in Texas since 2008.

Hospital partners have stated the PSQ initiated them to review their program plans and identified early opportunities for improvement.

Pre-Survey Questionnaire (PSQ) - The PSQ is a document that organizes program components for the surveyors and begins the first phase of the survey process.

The TETAF Trauma Survey Package includes:

Texas trauma center levels