PERSON CENTERED APPROACH
New Way’s Outpatient and Residential Programs
The CARF website defines CARF as “the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities located in Tucson, Arizona. Established in 1966, CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services providers in the areas of Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Opioid Treatment Programs, Aging Services, Durable Medical Equipment, Employment and Community Services, Medical Rehabilitation, and Visionary Rehabilitation Services. CARF assists providers in improving the quality of their services by applying sets of quality standards during a consultative on-site survey.
The CARF website identifies its benefits “The benefits of conformance to the CARF standards can be realized by both the organization and its persons serves. For the organization, CARF accreditation is a catalyst for continuous quality improvement. CARF surveyors apply a consultative, rather than inspective approach. They bring with them not only their wisdom, but also the experience of similar organization to promote quality within the industry. All surveyors employed by CARF are currently working in CARF-accredited organizations. For the consumer, choosing a CARF-accredited program or service can provide confidence than an organization is consumer focused and has met international standards for service delivery.
CARF emphasizes the delivery of person-centered services. Persons served play an active and vital role in the CARF accreditation process, from helping to develop the international performance standards to giving input on the quality of services they receive. Through accreditation, providers demonstrate their belief that all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, have access to needed services that achieve optimum outcomes, and are empowered to exercise informed choice.
When a service or program is CARF accredited, it means it has undergone an in-depth review of its services and demonstrated substantial conformance to the CARF standards during the on-site survey. The service or program has demonstrated its commitment to delivering quality services that focus on the client’s specific strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences.
Accredited Programs
| Program | Program Focus | Age Group/Special Population | Accreditation Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Treatment (BH) | Mental Health | Children and Adolescents | Three-Year Accreditation |
| Residential Treatment (BH) | Psychosocial Rehabilitation | Children and Adolescents | Three-Year Accreditation |