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Accreditation can feel overwhelming, but when done well, it’s not a once-every-ten-years scramble. Dr. Angie Mund joins us this week to help reframe accreditation as an ongoing leadership practice that shapes program culture, faculty development, and student outcomes.
Drawing on decades of experience as a program director, department chair, and national leader, Dr. Mund explains what’s usually true long before a successful COA site visit ever begins. From building strong processes and mentoring faculty early, to using self-study as a living document rather than a paperwork exercise, she offers practical insights for both new and established CRNA programs.
Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:
📁 Why accreditation should start on day one—not year ten
🧭 How strong processes prevent people and measurement problems
📝 Common self-study mistakes that undermine good programs
🎓 Mentoring faculty to take ownership of accreditation standards
🔍 Early warning signs that programs are drifting out of compliance
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“Accreditation isn’t something you prepare for in a year—it’s something you live every day.”
