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Pt. 1 - The Value of CARF Accreditation

Catch Part 1 Live on Zoom, June 30 at 2:00pm

This presentation will identify what accreditation is and how it differs from certification and licensure. 

• An overview of the accreditation process, including an examination of the value of accreditation for organizations, consumers, and the public.  

• An overview of CARF standards, including the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework, which is designed to provide a logical and action-oriented approach to continuous quality improvement.

Bonus Pt. 2 - Changes in CARF Standards Since 2020

This portion will be pre-recorded, registrants will receive access to the recording to watch on-demand at their convenience

This presentation will discuss changes in CARF standards that have occurred since 2020, including changes in both the 2020 and 2021 CARF Employment and Community Services Standards Manuals. The Digitally Enabled Site Surveys (DESS) will also be addressed. (This is a sneak peek of the same session that will be offered during the 2021 Leadership Conference)

Who Should Attend:

Administrators, board members, purchasers of services and referral sources, consumer advocates and key staff involved in planning, developing, and improving service outcomes, as well as those considering CARF accreditation for the future.

About the Presenter:

Pete Hathaway, Managing Director of the Employment and Community Services accreditation area, has more than 25 years of experience in the rehabilitation field. Before joining CARF as full-time staff member in 2006, Pete served as a CARF surveyor for 12 years. He has managed community-based services for adults and children with disabilities and their families and has also been a contract manager for a state governmental agency.  Prior to assuming the Managing Director position he worked as a Resource Specialist at CARF assisting organizations in the preparation for CARF accreditation.

Contact LDELL@incompassmi.org with any questions.