Accreditation of Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Programs 2017 DOD/VA Suicide Prevention Conference

What Is Accreditation?

CARF Accreditation Is... A continuous improvement process where peers apply internationally recognized standards to an organization’s programs/services through a consultative on-site survey to address stakeholder needs around accountability in efficiency, results or outcomes of services, and satisfaction with services and the organization.

Mission of CARF The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of the persons served.

Overview of CARF Independent, non-profit, internationals accreditation and standards setting organization founded in 1966. CARF International is a group of companies that includes CARF, CARF Canada, and CARF Europe Fields served: Aging Services Behavioral Health, includes Business and Service Management Networks Child and Youth Services Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetic Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Employment and Community Services Medical Rehabilitation Opioid Treatment Program Vision Rehabilitation Services Recognized in approximately 48 states under mandated or “deemed” status. Over 1,300 surveyors and approximately 100 staff members Surveyors “almost” volunteers

CARF Accredited Programs Over 8.9 Million Persons Served Annually As of 1/5/17

Value of Accreditation Accountability to: Persons Served Regulators and other Authorities Board / Personnel Community Competitive Differentiation Positive Visibility Funding / contracting preference Peer Networking Establishes / Re-establishes stakeholder relationships.

Value of Accreditation Business Strategy and Business Improvement Continuous Quality Improvement Efficiencies Management Tool Service Excellence Performance Measurement & Outcomes Oriented Consistency in Practices and Processes Increased Effectiveness Risk Management / Health and Safety Focus Reduced risks of violations in ethics and client rights Increased accessibility

Standards

Standards Development Process Input from Field ISAC *subject matter experts IAC – content and direction Open Field Review Annual Review / Periodic Revision New Standards Manuals are released every calendar year and become effective from July 1 – June 30th

Principles of the Standards Benchmarks that can be achieved by competent providers Achievable Reflect field consensus Consensual CARF controls cost of standards development Efficient Positive relationship between development and implementation Cost Effective Allows the organization flexibility to meet the standards in a meaningful manner Non-Prescriptive Grounded in day to-day world of service delivery Practical Makes sense to those who receive, pay for and deliver the services. Relevant Reflect current knowledge in the field and emphasize best practices State-of- the-Art

Applicable Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program Standards

Section 1 ASPIRE to Excellence® ASSESS THE ENVIRONMENT Leadership Governance SET STRATEGY Strategic Planning PERSONS SERVED & OTHER STAKEHOLDERS – OBTAIN INPUT Input from Person Served and Other Stakeholders IMPLEMENT THE PLAN Legal Requirements Financial Planning and Management Risk Management Health and Safety Human Resources Technology Rights of Persons Served Accessibility REVIEW RESULTS Performance Measurement and Management EFFECT CHANGE Performance Improvement

Section 2 – BH General Program Standards Program Service Structure B. Screening and Access to Services C. Person-Centered / Individualized Plan D. Transition / Discharge E. Medication Use F. Nonviolent Practices G. Records H. Quality Reviews

Section 2 – BH General Program Standards Program Service Structure

Core Support Programs Section 4 Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program Standards

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