Accreditation preparation is possibly the single most important aspect of CARF or Joint Commission accreditation consulting, and Carter Davis Healthcare is prepared to assist your organization. With our team of consultants’ work experience with CARF and TJC, we will lead you through the process professionally and successfully.

CARF Accreditation Prep

When planning for CARF accreditation, Carter Davis Healthcare is your best option for thorough evaluation and preparation. Through collaboration with your facility, our consultants will assess your organization and produce agency-specific recommendations to assure accreditation. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has been accrediting a wide range of behavioral health, aging, child and youth, employment and community services and medical rehabilitation facilities since 1966. The CARF mission is to promote quality, valuable services with optimal outcomes through accreditation and continuous improvement of the organization.

Along with the kudos of accreditation of a behavioral health organization comes a new responsibility – preparation for re-accreditation in three years. Carter Davis Healthcare offers the best in accreditation aftercare for both TJC and CARF, including the implementation of client satisfaction surveys, record reviews, environment of care issues, and performance evaluations. In addition, we will assist the organization with resolving any cited recommendations, interpreting policies, and implementing new or updated standards.

A mock survey is an excellent opportunity for an agency to take a fresh look at policies and procedures, quality assurance, accessibility, information technology, health and safety, and documentation for all of the above. A Carter Davis Healthcare consultant will conduct a gap analysis for TJC or CARF accreditation, to determine what is missing in the organization’s standards, and what needs to be accomplished in the next few months to achieve accreditation. In addition, a survey similar to the actual process will be conducted, so employees are familiar with the process before it occurs. With the results, the organization can make adaptations to be more prepared for a successful CARF accreditation survey.

State Licensing represents a state’s desire to protect and serve the population with effective and high quality behavioral and mental health services. Carter Davis Healthcare assists organizations in obtaining state licensure through expert advice in establishing standards of care and improved mental health services. Independent licensing is run by each state, under the supervision of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Behavioral health organizations are prioritizing the long-term results of patient treatment as a fundamental part of the care process. This critical step is necessary for CARF accreditation, a process much more in demand by insurers than in previous years. Carter Davis Healthcare can facilitate this process with expert effectiveness of treatment services and quality care as defined by Clinical Best Practices and Standards of Care. Both short-term and long-term effectiveness play key roles in the accreditation evaluation, so a systematic approach, including valid measures for data collection upon entry, exit and follow-up is essential for successful treatment outcome measurement.