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SpanishNew Year – New Accreditation
Ringing in the New Year brings about a mindset of reflectiveness and a desire for transformation. As the calendar changes over, people are given the chance for a fresh start
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Five Reasons for Substance Use Treatment Providers to Become Accredited
Substance use disorder treatment providers have many reasons to seek national accreditation and to benefit from this process. Whether seeking accreditation from The Joint Commission, CARF International, Council on Accreditation
How Accreditation Supports Recovery Principles
The national accrediting bodies have been among the moving forces in the integration of the recovery model into the care, treatment and services for people with mental health and/or substance
Performance Measurement and the Growing Need for Metrics
One of the central components of national accreditation is the focus on performance and quality improvement (PQI) programs. This is the process of collecting, aggregating and analyzing data to
Is Your Organization Staying Competitive in Today’s Environment?
In today’s increasingly competitive environment, health and human service organizations often struggle to distinguish themselves. Providing high quality services is a given, but to establish your brand, you must demonstrate
Team Member Highlight – Tracy Collander
Tracy first became familiar with the accreditation world when she began working for Gateway Foundation in 2007. Gateway Foundation is accredited by The Joint Commission, and she became familiar with
Are You Measuring Your Service Outcomes? You Should Be!
According to a recent study in the International Journal for Quality in Health Care, “what cannot be measured, cannot be improved.” With detailed digital data available just a few clicks
The Alliance’s New “Operations Support Services”
As a partner of the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, Accreditation Guru is excited to share with you their new and game-changing “Operations Support Services” offering for the nonprofit