Confidential and Proprietary CARF Preparation Will you be ready for the mandate ? BHealth Management Helping Your Organization Help Others

Confidential and Proprietary A Few Notes about CARF CARF is a non-profit entity, incorporated in 1966 to provide accreditation to sheltered workshops for people with developmental disabilities. It is headquartered in Tucson, AZ

Confidential and Proprietary What we accredit Aging Services (including assisted living) Behavioral Health (mental health and AOD) –Opioid Treatment Programs Business and Services Management Networks Child and Youth Services Employment and Community Services –Vision Rehabilitation Medical Rehabilitation –DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies)

Confidential and Proprietary Where we accredit The CARF family of organizations currently accredits close to 50,000 programs At more than 22,000 locations. More than 8 million persons of all ages are served annually by more than 6,500 CARF-accredited service providers. International, including: – Canada – Europe – South America – Africa – Singapore

Confidential and Proprietary Why seek accreditation? Uhhh, well you are going to have to I did it and it changed our world CARF accreditation can help your organization meet the challenges it faces in achieving quality outcomes for the persons you serve.  Specific benefits that CARF accreditation affords a provider include:  Assurance to persons seeking services that a provider has demonstrated conformance to internationally accepted standards.  Improved communication with persons served. Person-focused standards that emphasize an integrated and individualized approach to services and outcomes.  Accountability to funding sources, referral agencies, and the community.

Confidential and Proprietary Why seek accreditation Management techniques that are efficient, cost-effective, and based on outcomes and consumer satisfaction. Evidence to federal, state, provincial, and local governments of commitment to quality of programs and services that receive government funding. Guidance for responsible management and professional growth of personnel. A tool for marketing programs and services to consumers, referral sources, and third-party funders. Support from CARF through consultation, publications, conferences, training opportunities, and newsletters. A recent study found the following average changes to CARF-accredited programs from before their first survey as compared to their latest survey: 26 percent increase in persons served annually. 37 percent increase in conformance to quality standards. 37 percent increase in annual budget dollars.

Confidential and Proprietary What does it cost? I have some good news and bad news: –The good news is that our fees are fairly moderate. –Accreditation fees are based on surveyor- days: the more programs/sites you have the more surveyor days you can expect. –The bad news is that the major costs for our accreditation are on the front end in preparation –I’m telling my clients to expect an 18 month process that will require additional work on top of current operations

Confidential and Proprietary IT IS DOABLE North Carolina went mandated about 5 years ago I did a one-person survey of small psychosocial rehab program there that had 8 staff and a $100,000 budget They got a three-year BUT……

Confidential and Proprietary They had a consultant They can help you with a road map They can review your policies and procedures They can provide you with CARF ready templates They can do mock surveys

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