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The main purpose of conducting tracers as a part of continuous readiness is to

A. identify current gaps in processes of quality and patient safety that need correcting.

B. prepare staff to be able to speak to the surveyors in a comfortable and easy manner.

C. teach quality Improvement professionals how to prepare for accreditation surveys.

D. minimize the number of recommendations for Improvement during an actual survey.

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