Type of Accreditation: Provide the accreditation organization's name, background, and why you selected this organization to survey your healthcare facility or educational institution for accreditation. Time Needed: Include the time needed to prepare for an initial accreditation survey, how long the site survey is, and how long accreditation lasts. Required Resources: Explain the resources that will need prepared and be readily available for the accreditation survey team to review or access. Direct Costs: Explain the cost for initial and ongoing accreditation (application, visit, fees, etc). Financial Impact if Accreditation Not Earned: Explain the negative impact to the facility's financials if they do not have accreditation