What are some examples of national accreditation organizations?
The four main specialized accreditation organizations that are most likely to be mentioned by providers in the Lingle Directory are: CARF: Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. www.carf.org CARF accredits rehabilitation and human services providers. The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through accreditation that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons receiving services. A list of accredited organizations is available on the website by request. JCAHO: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. www.jcaho.org JCAHO provides evaluation and accreditation services for behavioral health care organizations including those that provide mental health, chemical dependency, mental retardation/developmental disabilities services, and other psychosocial services as well as foster care agencies. Many states recognize JCAHO accreditation in lieu of licensing requirements for various organizations. Accredit
