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Kim DeGeer
December 12, 2023

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  • February 28, 2019 at 12:05 pm in reply to: TJC or ACHC Accreditation #495
    Kim DeGeer
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    Thank you for your inquiry. Although the Accreditation Now website is designed, specifically, to meet CARF accreditation standards, it is also the most complete and cost effective means of obtaining and maintaining other types of accreditation. The overall purpose of accreditation is performance improvement. Collecting, measuring and analyzing organizational data is the key to improvement planning, regardless of the accrediting body. The website is designed to provide a solid framework while also allowing a high degree of customization, perfect for TJC, ACHC, COA, NCQA, etc. In addition, the policy and procedure templates can easily be adapted to any type of accreditation, saving thousands of hours for newly accrediting organizations.

    February 4, 2019 at 10:01 am in reply to: Sample Question – Emergency Procedures #483
    Kim DeGeer
    Keymaster

    You should check your State, County and City recommendations for emergency preparedness, as well as, addressing site specific issues (In the event of a hurricane, follow the emergency evacuation plan into the basement, etc.). Google each area of emergency concern and look for .gov. I found this site specific to Los Angeles County. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eprp/

    February 4, 2019 at 9:59 am in reply to: Sample Question – Wheelchair Access #479
    Kim DeGeer
    Keymaster

    Your accessibility plan will need to identify this architectural barrier, as well as, leadership’s goals in overcoming the barrier. This could be anything from meeting clients outside the office to discussing accessibility improvements with the property manager, etc.

    February 4, 2019 at 9:56 am in reply to: Introduction #473
    Kim DeGeer
    Keymaster

    My name is Kim DeGeer. In addition to moderating this forum, I am an expert on the Accreditation Now website. I look forward to meeting and learning from you all, on these pages. Because this is a new platform, I have started you off with a few sample questions and answers. Please feel free to post your own!

    February 4, 2019 at 9:51 am in reply to: Sample Question – Accreditation Cost #469
    Kim DeGeer
    Keymaster

    You will need to contact CARF directly for pricing information. http://www.carf.org/contact-us/ In general, there is a fixed fee plus, dependent on the size of your organization. CARF will determine how many surveyors are needed, and the number of days for the survey to take place. You will need to purchase a CARF manual directly from CARF. The cost of the manual varies, based on the type of accreditation you are seeking. http://bookstore.carf.org/category/INT-2018_SMY.html
    In addition to CARF specific costs, you will need to have policies and procedures written that meet CARF standards and implement those standards, including several types of reporting systems. Accreditation Now saves both time and money in obtaining and maintaining CARF accreditation. https://www.accreditationnow.com/

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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.