Accreditation is Not a Luxury

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1 Is your organization accredited? Why? Why not? Is it required? What value will be added for your efforts and for your time and energy in seeking accreditation? The Joint Commission, the Council on Accreditation & CARF International The Joint Commission, the Council on Accreditation (COA) & CARF International Rich Leclerc, President, Tracy Griffin Collander, Executive Director, BHC Accreditation, The Joint Commission Richard Klarberg, President & CEO, Council on Accreditation (COA) Michael Johnson, Managing Director, BH, CARF International 1

2 Rich Leclerc President The Joint Commission, the Council on Accreditation (COA) & CARF International Tracy Griffin Collander Executive Director Behavioral Health Care Accreditation The Joint Commission The Joint Commission, the Council on Accreditation (COA) & CARF International 2

3 The Joint Commission Over 20,000 Health Care Organizations Accredited Ambulatory Physical Health Care Behavioral Health Care Critical Access Hospital Home Health Care Hospital Laboratory Services Nursing Care Centers The Joint Commission Recognition across the Continuum of Health Care 3 rd Party Payer Recognition: (Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial Insurance) State Level Recognition: Approved accreditation provider for state requirements or regulatory relief by 196 distinct administrative agencies within 49 states and the District of Columbia National Level Recognition: Federally deemed by SAMHSA as an approved provider of opioid treatment program accreditation 3

4 The Joint Commission New Certification Programs: Primary Care Medical Home Behavioral Health Home Integrated Care Certification Access Triple Aim Cost Quality The Joint Commission Resources and Processes: Electronic Standards Manual Standards: Recovery/Resiliency based Technology-based services Intra-Cycle Monitoring Tool Survey Approach: Tracer Methodology Leadership Session Corporate Orientation & Summation Option 4

5 Richard Klarberg President & CEO Council on Accreditation (COA) The Joint Commission, the Council on Accreditation (COA) & CARF International COA Accreditation of Behavioral Health Organizations..Today Adapting to Current Trends Completion of essential information regarding Medicaid compliance Publication of Primary Care Services standards Integrated Care; Health Homes Suicide Prevention Pockets of underserved populations (Veterans, Undocumented Immigrants, etc.) 5

6 COA Accreditation of Behavioral Health Organizations.. Tomorrow Adapting to the Emerging Reality New means of evidencing the value of behavioral health Using technology to deliver services Navigating the different demands/requirements of ACOs Implementing the Excellence in Mental Health Act Michael Johnson, M.A., C.A.P. Managing Director Behavioral Health CARF International The Joint Commission, the Council on Accreditation (COA) & CARF International 6

7 CARF Accredited Programs Over 8 Million Persons Served Annually More than 6,800 service providers with more than 50,000 accredited programs and services at 23,000 locations on 5 continents Mission of CARF The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of persons served. Core Values All people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect All people should have access to needed services that achieve optimal outcomes All people should be empowered to exercise informed choice regarding their treatment options Committed to continuous improvement of organizational management/service delivery Diversity/cultural competence 7

8 Overview of CARF Independent, nonprofit, international accreditation and standards setting organization founded in 1966 CARF International is a group of companies that includes CARF, CARF Canada, and CARF Europe Fields served: Aging Services Behavioral Health, includes Business and Service Management Networks Child and Youth Services Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetic Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Employment and Community Services Medical Rehabilitation Opioid Treatment Program Vision Rehabilitation Services Recognized in approximately 48 states under mandated or deemed status Over 1,300 surveyors and approximately 100 staff members Current Initiatives/Changes 2015 BH Standards Changes Addition of Tele-Health Practice Standards Revision of Standards for: Outpatient Treatment Intensive Outpatient Treatment Day Treatment Addition of New Special Population Standards for the Treatment of Older Adults 8

9 Current Initiatives/Changes 2016 BH Standards Changes Revised standards for: Inpatient Treatment Residential Treatment Health Homes Questions? 9