Achieving accreditation is recognition that your organization adheres to a higher level of standards; that you are producing high quality services; and are operating at an effective level as recognized by an expert outside agency.
Why is community involvement beyond your organization so important?
Recommendations on using a consultant for the accreditation process
Is your organization considering accreditation? Here are some recommendations on ways a consultant can assist in your accreditation process.
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How do you best “sell” accreditation to board of directors and staff?
It seems like accreditation is everywhere. Is that true?
What happens when a mandate for accreditation is on the horizon or comes through?
Is there any way to make accreditation fun?
What are some quick tips for maintaining an engaged board of directors?
Who should an organization have directly or indirectly involved in the accreditation process?
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 discover trends and patterns and make improvements (or expand upon achievements) where necessary. However, it is not just the accrediting bodies, but funders, licensing organizations and individual donors who are looking for data on outcomes to help demonstrate mission fulfillment.
Nonprofits are increasingly being held accountable for measuring their service outcomes. And for health and behavioral service providers, the focus on process – or fee-for-service arrangements – is obsolete: the new priority centers on positive patient results, which must be documented.
As the saying goes, “what cannot be measured, cannot be improved.”
If you have questions about how Accreditation Guru can help your organization develop a robust performance improvement process, please contact us at 212.209.0240 or Info@AccreditationGuru.com.