Why CARF-CCAC accreditation is important
To
consumers
A mark of quality: CARF-CCAC accreditation is widely regarded as the
mark of quality for aging services. To be accredited, organizations must demonstrate
ongoing innovation and continued conformance to standards. This means they must
be committed to continuous quality improvement in their governance and administrative
structures, fiscal practices, and the care and services they provide to older
adults.
A sign of integrity: Participating in the accreditation process means
an organization has a genuine commitment to continuous self-evaluation and peformance
improvement guided by an external, independent, third-party accreditation organization.
Everyone within the organization -- staff, residents, and the board of directors
-- is involved in the accreditation process.
A standard for comparison: Accreditation is a concrete way to evaluate
the many retirement living options available today. Many financial and planning
advisors recommend that consumers look for the CARF-CCAC logo when choosing
a provider.
To organizations
A quality-driven organization: During these turbulent times, accreditation
standards serve as an excellent foundation for good business practice. An organization
will be better positioned today and for the future as a result of the accreditation
process.
Fiscal savings: Financial institutions, including rating agencies,
investment bankers, and insurance carriers look for accreditation as a sign
of financial stability. They value the rigorous due diligence that results from
accreditation and respond by offering savings on future financial transactions.
A marketing advantage: Accreditation gives organizations a competitive
edge in the eyes of prospective residents, families, caregivers, and others.
Providers displaying the CCAC seal stand out in today's crowded field of retirement
living options. Indeed, marketing directors say accreditation actually pays
for itself by attracting new residents and clients to their organizations.
Risk management: Accreditation can help stave off liability by reducing
an organization's exposure to risk in areas such as human resources, health
care, board, governance, and finance.
Access to a national network: Accreditation gives an organization
the opportunity to collaborate, form partnerships, and share ideas with a national
network of other providers that have earned accreditation. Organizations also
gain access to a wide range of valuable free products and services to help them
continue to excel.
Return to CARF-CCAC:
Setting the standard for quality