Documents

Using the templates provided in the documents section of the website saves hundreds of hours and helps ensure compliance with CARF standards. Templates are designed to be customized specific to the needs of your organization. The policy and procedure templates assist with addressing the rules and processes required.

In addition to policies and procedures you will need several written plans.  Accreditation Now provides samples, guides, assessments, tips and suggestions designed to assist with meeting CARF standards, in the following areas:

Required for all accredited organizations:

•     Leadership
•     Strategic Planning
•     Input from Persons Served
•     Legal Requirements
•     Financial Planning and Management
•     Risk Management
•     Health and Safety
•     Human Resources
•     Technology
•     Rights of the Persons Served
•     Accessibility
•     Performance Measurement and Management
•     Performance Improvement Standards?

Required for all behavioral health organizations:

•     Program Structure and Staffing
•     Screening and Access to Services
•     Individual Plan
•     Transition/Recovery Support Services
•     Medication Use
•     Non-Violent Practices
•     Quality Records Review?

Required for all opioid treatment programs:

•     Program/Service Structure
•     Screening and Access to Services
•     Person-Centered Plan
•     Transition/Discharge
•     Medication Management
•     Medication Use
•     Non-Violent Practices
•     Quality Records Management?

Accreditation Now subscribers are provided access to changes in the standards manual on an annual basis. Change notification includes a written narrative, in plain language, and suggestions for meeting the new or altered standards.