Message from CARF CEO regarding coronavirus
We hope that you, your staff, and the persons you serve are all safe and well. The safety and well-being of all persons remains CARF’s foremost priority.
Reflecting on the past year, CARF-accredited providers demonstrated the adaptability and resilience necessary to continue delivery of quality health and human services while managing the hardships of the pandemic. Similarly, the adaptability and resilience of CARF
surveyors enabled CARF to continue its mission of enhancing lives of persons served through the Digitally Enabled Site Survey (DESS) program. This program will remain in effect (in full or in part) until the environment returns to conditions deemed safe for traditional on-site surveys. If your organization
has an eligible upcoming survey, CARF will provide the survey key contact with information about DESS.
While CARF recognizes that some organizations may be challenged to achieve or maintain accreditation through the duration of the pandemic, please be assured that CARF is fully committed to supporting 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.
CARF continues to assess the evolving situation and appropriately respond based on guidance issued by public health authorities. Any necessary changes to CARF’s activities will be communicated on this webpage.
While there is reason for hope and optimism moving forward, we acknowledge the profound impact of this pandemic on lives lost and extend our sincerest condolences to all impacted. 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.
Regards,
Brian J. Boon, Ph.D.
President/CEO
For updated information about upcoming in-person CARF trainings, please visit the
Events page.
For more coronavirus information, please visit:
Community resources and
information from our partners:
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The CDC has published articles on
Supporting Those Needing Extra Precautions, including persons with disabilities.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services COVID-19 Partner Toolkit
Department of Veterans Affairs: Coronavirus FAQs, What Veterans Need to Know
Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care COVID-19 FAQs
National Association for Healthcare Quality COVID-19 Resource Center
Aging Services
Alzheimer's Association on Emergency Preparedness: Caring for persons with dementia in a long-term or community-based care setting
Argentum Coronavirus Preparation and Response Toolkit
LeadingAge Coronavirus Resources
National Adult Day Services Association Important Information on COVID-19
Medical Rehabilitation
ACRM Coronavirus Resources
American Academy of Neurology COVID-19 Resource Center
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Physiatrist Member Support and Resource Center
American Hospital Association Updates and Resources on Novel Coronavirus
AMRPA COVID-19 Resource Center
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses COVID-19 Resources for Rehabilitation Professionals
Medical Rehabilitation in Pandemics: Towards a New Perspective
Accepted paper in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine about the unprecedented challenges the rehabilitation community faces during this pandemic due to increased demand for rehabilitative care to COVID-19 patients during their recovery phase.
Behavioral Health
Action Alliance National Response to COVID-19
American Psychiatric Association Coronavirus Resources
American Psychological Association Pandemics
Case Management Society of America COVID-19 Resources
National Association of Social Workers COVID-19 Resources
National Council for Behavioral Healthcare Resources and Tools for Addressing Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Child and Youth Services
CWLA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information, News, & Resources for Child Welfare Professionals and Others
Last updated: March 9, 2021