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

2. What Is Accreditation?

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. Standards

10. 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

11. 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

12. Applicable Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program Standards

13. 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

14. 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

15. Section 2 – BH General Program Standards
Program Service Structure

16. Core Support Programs Section 4
Comprehensive Suicide Prevention
Program Standards

17. CSPP

18. CSPP

19. CSPP

20. CSPP

21. CSPP

22. CSPP

23. Questions