As a hospital administrator, I'm evaluating CIHQ for accreditation. I need to know the annual accreditation fee for a hospital with 220 licensed beds and understand their policy on additional or hidden costs. Also, where can I find a detailed outline of the accreditation survey process, and what is the fee for a 'Center of Excellence Designation'?
Navigate to 'cihq.org'. Select 'Hospitals' as the visitor type (ID 160). Click on the 'Pricing Information' link (ID 113). Locate the annual fee for a hospital with 220 licensed beds. Identify the general policy regarding additional fees, travel expenses, or hidden costs. Find the fee for a 'Center of Excellence Designation'. Return to the 'Welcome: Hospitals' page (using ID 69 if on pricing page, or ID 68 if on FAQ page). On the 'Welcome: Hospitals' page, identify the most relevant document (likely a PDF) that would outline the detailed accreditation survey process. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the task.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Welcome: Hospitals' page. The agent successfully navigates to the 'Acute Care Hospital Accreditation Pricing Information' page. The agent states the annual fee for a hospital with 220 licensed beds is $15,950. The agent states that there are generally no additional fees for travel, per diems, or other hidden costs, but notes potential minimal fees for large numbers of off-site locations or for follow-up/for-cause surveys. The agent states the fee for a 'Center of Excellence Designation' is $2,700 per designation. The agent identifies that detailed accreditation survey process information is likely found in a PDF document such as the 'CIHQ Acute Care Hospital Accreditation Survey Activity Guide' on the 'Welcome: Hospitals' page, as it is not explicitly outlined on the main navigable pages like FAQs or pricing.