What should organizations identified with Condition Level Nonconformities complete prior to certification?

Organizations identified with Condition Level Nonconformities must complete a full re-survey prior to certification to ensure compliance with the required standards. This process is essential as it allows for a thorough review of the organization's practices and procedures following the identification of nonconformities. The focus of a full re-survey involves a comprehensive evaluation that aims to verify that the corrective actions taken to address the nonconformities have been effective and that the organization is now compliant with the necessary accreditation standards.

The full re-survey provides an opportunity for the assessment team to examine the organization in detail, ensuring all aspects of the nonconformities have been addressed adequately. It re-establishes confidence in the organization's systems and operations, making it a critical step towards achieving certification.

Other methods such as a follow-up survey or self-assessment may not provide the thoroughness required to address serious nonconformities effectively. An observation period, while useful in some contexts, does not involve the comprehensive evaluation necessary to confirm compliance. The full re-survey is therefore the most appropriate and rigorous step organizations must take in this situation.