Message from CARF CEO regarding coronavirus
The safety and well-being of persons served, staff of accredited programs and services, and CARF surveyors are our priority. CARF has postponed all surveys with start dates of March 16 through May 31, 2020, to help with community transmission mitigation efforts. We continue to schedule for future on-site surveys, subject to limitations imposed by COVID-19.
Some of CARF’s processes are automated and organizations may receive regular accreditation and survey communications. CARF understands that organizations are facing unprecedented challenges because of this public health crisis and will work with organizations to move through
this unique situation together. CARF remains operational during regular business hours to ensure continued support of accredited programs and programs seeking accreditation. Please contact your organization's assigned resource specialist to assist with any necessary
adjustments to accreditation timeframes or any other support your organization may need.
We encourage everyone to continue
everyday preventive actions and to follow ongoing recommendations from state and local health authorities on social distancing and sheltering in place, when and where possible, to prevent exposure to and spread of the virus.
CARF continues to monitor and assess the evolving situation and appropriately respond based on guidance issued by public health authorities. We will communicate updates on this webpage if there are additional changes to CARF’s activities.
For more coronavirus information, please visit:
We hope you, your staff, and the persons you serve are safe and well. We commend our accredited programs for their courageous work and doing their very best to ensure continued quality services to the persons served and their communities. With our many partners and stakeholders, we can all make the changes necessary
to flatten the curve of this pandemic.
Regards,
Brian J. Boon, Ph.D.
President/CEO
For updated information about upcoming in-person CARF trainings, please visit the
Events page.
Community resources and
information from our partners:
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AARP COVID-19 Resources
American Academy of Neurology COVID-19 Resource Center
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation COVID-19 Resource Page
ACRM COVID-19 Resource Page
American Hospital Association COVID-19 Resource Page
American Psychiatric Association COVID-19 Resource Page
American Psychological Association COVID-19 Resource Page
AMRPA COVID-19 Resource Page
Argentum COVID-19 Resource Page
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses COVID-19 Resources for Rehabilitation Professionals Page
Best Buddies COVID-19 Resource Page
CMSA COVID-19 Resource Page
Child Welfare League of America COVID-19 Resource Page
Department of Veterans Affairs COVID-19 FAQ Page
LeadingAge COVID-19 Resource Page
National Adult Day Services Association COVID-19 Resource Page
National Association of Social Workers COVID-19 Resource Page
National Council for Behavioral Healthcare COVID-19 Resource Page
Network of Jewish Human Services Agencies COVID-19 Resource Page
Last updated: April 7, 2020