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When organizations seek to demonstrate quality and accountability in health and human services, they often compare different accreditation options. CARF® International is one of the most recognized accrediting bodies, but others such as The Joint Commission, COA (Council on Accreditation), and NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance) also play important roles. Understanding how CARF® differs … Read More "CARF® Accreditation vs Other Accreditation Standards"

Earning CARF® accreditation is a significant achievement that reflects an organization’s commitment to quality and accountability. However, the path to accreditation can be challenging—especially for organizations new to the process. Even well-prepared providers can make avoidable mistakes that delay or complicate their accreditation efforts. This guide outlines the most common pitfalls and offers strategies to … Read More "Common Mistakes and Pitfalls in a CARF® Accreditation Application"

It is important that organizations collect feedback and information from persons served, personnel, and other stakeholders. Gathering information should be done on a continuous basis throughout the year. During a CARF® survey, the surveyor will review a variety of data sources to assess the organization’s compliance with CARF® standards, determine the effectiveness of its services … Read More "Ongoing Data Collection from Stakeholders in the Human Services Environment"

Why is personnel training important for CARF® accredited organizations? CARF®-accredited organizations are required to provide ongoing training for personnel as a requirement for meeting CARF® standards. Personnel must be trained on CARF® standards, as well as any governmental regulations, organization-specific policies and procedures, and position specific skills. This training is important for several reasons: It … Read More "CARF® Required Training Updates"

CARF® Standards Manuals are made available through the CARF® International or CARF® Canada Online Store in January each year. It is anticipated that CARF® accredited organizations will be meeting new or revised standards by July 1st of each year. There are several areas of your organization that may need to be addressed. Which of your … Read More "How to Implement CARF® Updates"

The World Health Organization has declared a public health risk as COVID-19, a new disease, continues to spread across the United States and the world as a whole. While some regions have shown promising results that the virus is being contained to some degree, the way rehabilitation providers move forward from this pandemic has drastically … Read More "New Perspectives: Rehabilitation During and After a Pandemic"