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CARF® Accreditation Is More Important Than Ever

In a market full of choices, how do you know that a consumer will choose your organization out of the others that are available? Making an impact on these communities in need can be as easy as obtaining accreditation for your business. However, not all accreditation options are equal and you will need an accrediting body that is not only impartial but recognized worldwide for the impact their policies and standards have had. For this reason, CARF® Accreditation is more important than ever.

CARF® has been carrying the torch for the accreditation of human service programs since its initial formation in 1966. Through unique insight from persons served by these organizations, workers in the field and the funders that they partner with, CARF® is able to constantly update required standards to not only provide internationally recognized standards but also ensure a customer-first approach to the services that are being provided. When implemented, these standards help human services organizations focus on outcomes and satisfaction for the people that they serve and their families.

If you are asking yourself if your organization needs CARF® accreditation, the answer is most likely yes. While the process is far more in-depth than just paying a fee and receiving a certificate to hang on the wall, the benefits that obtaining accreditation provides make it well worth the investment of time and resources. In fact, an organization can only obtain a determined level of accreditation through CARF® following the completion of an on-site survey that reviews processes, procedures and documentation methods. Obtaining accreditation through CARF® is a valuable investment that will both improve the image of a human services provider and increase the support and usage of their services by their communities.

The positive impact created by fulfilling the CARF® survey process conveys that the provider encourages feedback and acts on recommendations to improve their services and the overall experience of persons served. CARF® Accreditation can also have a positive impact on marketing efforts to assist individuals seeking rehabilitation services, referral service and other involved parties. Now that you know CARF® accreditation is more important than ever, are you ready to get started? Don’t forget to check out available resources through this website, reach out to us through our forum or learn how Accreditation Now, Inc can help make preparing for a survey easier.

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Southern Ohio Behavioral Health has been using Accreditation Now for many years and have found it to be a wonderful service when preparing for national accreditation. We began using the service prior to our 2006 CARF® accreditation survey. Having never gone through a CARF® survey I was very concerned about how to prepare and how to meet all of the policy standards. I discovered that Accreditation Now offered guidance and assistance that allowed us to easily check our current policies and procedures for compliance as well as draft new policies that would meet CARF® approval. I credit Accreditation Now for the excellent marks we received on the 2006 survey.
Dr. W. Michael Dowdy
Dr. W. Michael DowdySouthern Ohio Behavioral Health, Ironton, Ohio
Hello, RRRC just received notice of a three year certification from the CARF® review held on Oct. 15 and 16, 2015. The assistance from your web-site was highly valuable! I plan on continuing to use the resources provided by Accreditation Now!
Nancy Thompson
Nancy ThompsonRose Rock Recovery Center, Vinita, Oklahoma
We were beginning our CARF® accreditation process and did not have the infrastructure in place that Accreditation Now provided. Accreditation Now gives us the ability to track trainings, complaints, surveys, etc. To develop spreadsheets and maintain them would have taken and continued to take a lot of work hours. The data we pull from Accreditation Now is appreciated by all of our surveyors. We would absolutely recommend Accreditation Now to others and we have.
John Nosacka
John NosackaCapital Area Human Services District, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
We chose Accreditation Now as an aid for accreditation as a mechanism to aid in quality control and a quick way to orient new staff in the required domains of CARF® standards. The program allows for documentation and comparative performance over time and provides a timely reminder of performance aspects related to CARF® but more importantly to ensure quality services to clients. We have experienced more timely paperwork, quality assurance, and over time our ability to tune our services and be more aware of client parent and feedback form referrals. Accreditation Now represents an investment and (relative to the cost) is a very worthwhile investment for smaller agencies in particular. Their staff is personable, helpful and approachable and turnaround for assistance is very reasonable.
Robert Kissner
Robert KissnerFocus Foundation of BC, White Rock, British Columbia
When I was asked to write about my experience with Accreditation Now, I immediately said yes! Accreditation Now has designed software that has made my business run more smoothly, increase revenue, improve productivity, and gain efficiency. It has tremendously changed the way I am able to provide Behavioral Health Services. As a current CARF® Surveyor and CARF® Accredited business owner, I utilize the updates, resources, training, and software system to support the daily needs of my staff and clients. I am able to update policies, train staff, and maintain compliancy in multiple areas.
Ashlee Day
Ashlee DayA New Day Counseling, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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CARF® is a registered trademark of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. AccreditationInfo.com is hosted and maintained by Accreditation Now, Inc. as a public resource for organizations interested or looking to maintain CARF® accreditation. Accreditation Now, Inc. is not a partner or affiliated with CARF® in any way.