Consider these factors as you reflect on the value of accreditation:
- Application of person-centered standards that are created by the field
- Consultative, peer-driven survey process
- Accreditation confers a local, regional and national marketing advantage
- Transparency and accountability to all stakeholders regarding business and clinical practices
- Enhances quality and performance improvement in business and clinical practices
- Validation from external experts
- Stakeholder engagement
- Sharing of best practices with the field
- Staff engagement, retention and team building
- Consultation and collaboration with other CARF accredited organizations
- Opportunity for staff to become surveyors