• Ongoing communication of administrative items and significant events

  Every accredited organization is required to provide timely information to CARF about certain events that occur within or affect the organization or its accredited programs and services. Information about the events listed below must be communicated to CARF within 30 days* of their occurrence.

  For each reportable event, please download the appropriate form below (Microsoft^® Word format), complete and save the form, and send it along with any necessary supporting documentation to CARF by email to asc@carf.org or by fax to (520) 495-7080.

  • Change in leadership [Download form]
  • Change in ownership (e.g., asset transfer, statutory merger, consolidation, or stock or membership transfer) [Download form]
  • Change in organization name [Download form]
  • Change in mail and/or email address [Download form]
  • Relocation, expansion, or elimination of an accredited program or location [Download form]
  • Financial distress [Download form]
    
  • Investigation [Download form]
  • Material litigation [Download form]
  • Catastrophe [Download form]
  • Sentinel event [Download form]
  • Bans on admission, fines, penalties, or other governmental sanctions [Download form]

  * U.S. organizations accredited under the CCRC Standards Manual that receive a level 3 and/or 4 deficiency from a CMS survey must report to CARF International within 48 hours of receiving the deficiency. 

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• The Ongoing Communication forms simplify reporting and expedite the review of significant changes and situations.

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