POLICY AND COMPETENCY WRITING

Overview At A.Paul Accreditation Consulting, we understand that well-crafted policies and competencies form the backbone of compliant, efficient healthcare operations. Our expert policy and competency writing services provide your organization with clear, actionable documentation that meets regulatory standards while supporting operational excellence.

What We Offer Policy Development Services

• Comprehensive Policy Creation: Development of policies aligned with Joint Commission, AAAHC, AAAASF, and other regulatory bodies

• Policy Review and Revision: Assessment and updating of existing policies to ensure current compliance

• Gap Analysis: Identification of missing or outdated policies within your organization

• Customized Templates: Creation of organization-specific policy frameworks that reflect your unique workflows

• Sterile Processing and High-Level Disinfection Policies: Specialized expertise in SPD/HLD-specific policy requirements

• Perioperative and Surgical Services Policies: Comprehensive policies for operating room environments

Competency Writing Services

• Role-Specific Competency Frameworks: Development of competencies tailored to each position within your organization

• Skills Assessment Tools: Creation of measurable, observable competency evaluation methods

• Performance Standards: Establishment of clear criteria for competency achievement

• Initial and Annual Competency Programs: Development of both onboarding and ongoing assessment competencies

• Technical Competencies: Specialized competencies for equipment operation, sterilization processes, and high-level disinfection

• Behavioral Competencies: Leadership, communication, and teamwork competencies for all staff levels

Our Approach

1. Assessment Phase: We evaluate your current documentation and identify specific organizational needs

2. Development Phase: Our team creates clear, concise policies and competencies using evidence-based practices

3. Review Phase: Collaborative review sessions ensure alignment with your operational realities

4. Implementation Support: Guidance on rolling out new documentation to your teams

5. Ongoing Updates: Regular reviews to maintain compliance with evolving standards

Key Benefits

• Reduced risk of regulatory citations

• Clear guidance for staff performance expectations

• Streamlined training and onboarding processes

• Enhanced consistency in operations

• Documentation that supports accreditation readiness

• Improved patient safety outcomes

Industry Expertise With over 25 years of healthcare experience and credentials as both a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), our founder Amanda Paul brings unparalleled technical knowledge to policy and competency development.

We specialize in:

• Sterile Processing Departments (SPD)

• High-Level Disinfection (HLD) areas

• Operating Room and Perioperative Services

• Ambulatory Surgery Centers

• Materials Management

• Endoscopy and GI Services