What role does a board of directors play in accreditation?
Not only does the board of directors need to be “on board” with accreditation-they also play a critical role-both directly, and indirectly throughout the accrediting process.
8 Questions to Ask When Starting on the Road to Accreditation
I am often approached by people who are just beginning on the road to national accreditation and have no idea where to start. Our conversations tend to follow a similar path, including which accrediting body they should work with (read here for 10 Steps to Selecting an Accrediting Body). As part of our conversations, I […]
Who Should an Organization Have Directly or Indirectly Involved in the Accreditation Process?
In this short video, Jennifer explains which teams’ and individuals’ involvement are required for a successful accreditation outcome.
Organizational Benefits to Becoming Accredited
Achieving accreditation offers human service organizations professional recognition for meeting quality standards in service delivery. It also provides clients and other key stakeholders with an appropriate tool for effectively evaluating service providers. Organizations that earn accreditation have reached beyond the minimum licensing standards and made a long-term commitment to strong governance, program consistency, outcome measurements […]
What are challenges that organizations often face when preparing for accreditation?
In this video, we explain some of the challenges organizations typically face trying to obtain national accreditation. When agencies understand some of these fundamental issues, it can equip them to both anticipate, and mitigate, these challenges-making the road to accreditation much smoother.
How do you best “sell” accreditation to board of directors and staff?
It is important to gain the necessary buy-in from staff and board members before undertaking the strategic process of seeking national accreditation for your organization. If you have questions about how Accreditation Guru can help your agency proactively prepare for accreditation, please contact us at 212.209.0240 or Info@AccreditationGuru.com.
The Final Deadline for Implementing FFPSA is One Year Away – Here’s What You Should Know
In 2018, the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) mandated that Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs), in part, must be licensed by their state and achieve national accreditation to receive Title IV-E funds following the initial two weeks after a child enters their care.[1] The time originally allocated to submit program plans was two years […]
BEYOND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: The Joint Commission Expands Its Profile in Child Welfare.
The Joint Commission’s behavioral health care accreditation program has undergone some transformative changes in recent months. These changes are expansive in their consideration for adoption, family preservation, foster and kinship care and child protective services. The Joint Commission is also leveraging best practice, federal regulation and the utilization of terms familiar to human service providers […]
What is the importance of an annual plan?
While a strategic plan is the long-term framework for what is to come, an annual plan – or work plan – is staff-driven, designed with specific objectives, outcome measures, and areas of responsibility (including timelines) in order to provide the day-to-day guidelines needed to ensure the strategic goals are ultimately met. For more ideas on […]
Accrediting Bodies Offer New Ways To Continue Accreditation Efforts
(Re)accreditation is often an important component of an organization’s strategic planning. For congregate living facilities (residential or group home settings) seeking reimbursement under Title IV-E as a qualified residential treatment program (QRTP), achieving or maintaining accreditation by an approved accrediting body is a required component of strategic planning. Likewise, (re)accreditation may also be required to obtain/maintain a license/certification for an organization to […]