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Is CARF® Accreditation a Worthy Investment?

If you have found this page, you may be considering CARF® accreditation for your organization; however, you may not be completely sold on the benefits that it can provide. While it may seem confusing to find information about the value of pursuing accreditation, there are many ways that it can help benefit your business. If you are asking yourself “Is CARF® accreditation a worthy investment?”, we hope that the information in this blog will help clear up some of the confusion you may have.

Service providers that have successfully received CARF® accreditation are generally recognized as both innovative leaders and valued organizations within the communities that they serve. CARF® has long been recognized as a beacon of continuous improvement for services provided by an organization while also providing a distinct focus on satisfaction for the clients they serve. In addition to this, organizations that successfully achieve CARF® accreditation also benefit from:

  • Marketing Advantages – By including a CARF® seal of approval on marketing materials, organizations are able to stand out among a crowded field of available service providers. This competitive edge shows potential clients and their loved ones that you have met internationally recognized standards.
  • Risk Management – Obtaining CARF® accreditation is a worthy investment because it helps reduce the risks of exposure in several departments throughout the organization including finance, healthcare, governance and HR.
  • Monetary Value – It is not uncommon for some insurance providers, rating agencies or investment bankers to view CARF® accreditation as a sign of financial stability. Because the process requires keen attention to detail and commitment, many of these providers will offer financial savings as a response.

As you can see, CARF® is a worthy investment for any organizations that are interested in improving the quality of service they provide or distinguishing themselves as a valued member of the communities that they serve. If you are ready to get started, we encourage you to obtain a copy of the most recent CARF® standards manual for your services industry or reach out to Accreditation Now, Inc. to learn how they can make the accreditation process easier. Don’t let this great opportunity pass your organization by!

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What our customers have to say

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.