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From the CARF website www.carf.org
What does it mean to be accredited?
When the service or program you choose is CARF-accredited, it means your
provider has passed an in-depth review of its services. It is your assurance
that the provider meets rigorous CARF guidelines for service and quality
-- a qualified endorsement that your provider conforms to nationally and
internationally recognized service standards and is focused on delivering
the most favorable results for you.
A hallmark of quality
After an organization applies for accreditation of its services or programs,
CARF sends professionals in the field to conduct an on-site survey to determine
the degree to which the organization meets the standards. CARF surveyors also
consult with staff members and offer suggestions for improving the quality of
services.
CARF-accredited programs and services have demonstrated that they
substantially meet internationally recognized standards. CARF accreditation
means that you can be confident that an organization has made a commitment to
continually enhance the quality of its services and programs and its focus on
consumer satisfaction.
The benefits of accreditation to the consumer of services
Choosing CARF-accredited programs and services gives you the assurance that:
- The programs and services actively involve consumers in selecting, planning, and using services.
- The organization's programs and services have met consumer-focused, state-of-the-art national standards of performance.
- These standards were developed with the involvement and input of consumers.
- The organization is focused on assisting each consumer in achieving his or her chosen goals and outcomes.
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