Why Accreditation

Through the process of accreditation and site review in order to determine fidelity to a set of recognized standards, an organization is able to ensure that it is operating at the highest level of organizational effectiveness and be as efficient as possible. Currently, the following states and Provinces have mandated accreditation through JCAHO, COA, or CARF:

• North Carolina
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Ohio
• Florida
• Georgia
• Michigan
• Idaho
• Iowa
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Nebraska
• New Mexico
• Oklahoma
• Wyoming
• Alberta Province, Canada
• with more states and Provinces to follow...

While achieving accreditation can be viewed as a daunting process, it is still a process that can prove to be extremely beneficial to your agency in a variety of ways. Obtaining CARF accreditation can provide your agency with:

• An enhanced level of community confidence on the part of persons seeking your services
• Transparency to your stakeholders
• A standardized set of operating policies/procedures
• Enhanced teamwork opportunities within your agency
• Improved quality assurance and business functioning
• Enhanced ability to manage risk
• Fulfillment of licensure laws and third party payments.