Category: CARF

Planning for an accreditation survey can be a stressful experience without the necessary resources and assistance. Not only do you need to ensure that your policies and procedures meet the guidelines CARF® provides in their manuals, but you also have to ensure that your employees have been given the necessary training and tools. To help … Read More "Expanding CARF® Training with Web-Based Tools"

Throughout the CARF® Accreditation process, organizations are required to demonstrate the quality of the services they provide and accurately display the standards they have put in place. Not only will this fulfill the requirements needed to obtain accreditation, but it will also provide assurance to any persons seeking assistance that they are partnering with the … Read More "Improve Your Levels of Service with CARF® Accreditation"

As the cornerstone of CARF® accreditation, quality standards are consistently refreshed and retooled to meet the current needs of society. With many factors driving significant change, including the opioid epidemic and the increased prevalence of suicide, annual changes are important to maintain a high level of service that has become synonymous with CARF® accreditation.  Because … Read More "How Can You Keep Up with 2019 CARF® Updates?"

As a comprehensive set of rules that span across many different areas, understanding the quality standards provided by the CARF® manual is essential for obtaining or maintaining CARF® Accreditation. Armed with this knowledge, organizations have the opportunity to not only improve service outcomes but also to enhance the satisfaction of persons served. In this article, … Read More "Understanding Quality Standards for CARF® Accreditation"

If you are a service provider that is considering investing in CARF® Accreditation, it’s important to take a step back and see if your business is ready. With the wide variety of metrics included in a CARF® survey, just one minor setback can limit the ranking you receive and limit your chances at passing. In … Read More "Is Your Business Ready for CARF® Accreditation?"

As an investment in the future of your company, CARF® accreditation is way to assure the public that your organization is committed to enhance the quality of your service or programs while continuing to focus on the satisfaction of all person’s served. Because a CARF® survey is competitively priced against other accreditation options, you can … Read More "How Much Does CARF® Accreditation Cost?"