Carf Behavioral Health Standards Manual 2023

CARF® International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in demonstrating value by the quality of their services and meeting internationally-recognized organizational and program standards.

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CARF International is a nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, helping providers improve quality and meet global standards through accreditation.

CARF accredits thousands of health and human service programs annually, covering all ages and settings, with standards tailored to each service area.

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Fox2Now St. Louis: Preventive Measures DC Meets the Gold Standard in Behavioral Health with CARF Accreditation

Preventive Measures DC Meets the Gold Standard in Behavioral Health with CARF Accreditation

Accreditation ensures health and human service providers meet international quality standards, improving care, accountability, and service excellence.

Steps to accreditation CARF accreditation is a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence that culminates in an external review (survey) and recognition that the program’s business and service practices meet international standards of quality.

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For over 58 years, CARF standards have continually evolved through collaboration with providers, consumers, payers and other experts globally. The International Advisory Council, advisory committees, and diverse focus groups on regional and global scales are regularly engaged to ensure relevance and appropriateness of the standards. Input from the public, service recipients, providers ...

CARF Canada Recognized and approved by territories and provinces throughout Canada, many providers have selected CARF as their accreditor of choice. Our consultative peer-review accreditation process ensures that service providers meet international standards of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Incorporated in 2002, CARF Canada’s head office is based in Edmonton, Alberta.