What is CARF Canada?

CARF stands for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It is an international non-profit organization that provides third-party accreditation services to health and human service providers like inclusion powell river.

Founded in 1966 in the United States, CARF awarded its first Canadian accreditation in 1969. For over 50 years, CARF has helped service providers improve the quality of their services, demonstrate value, and meet internationally recognized organizational and program standards.

What is CARF accreditation?

As a CARF-accredited organization, inclusion powell river is rigorously evaluated every three years to ensure we meet high standards of care and service in all of our programs.

What does this mean?

It means that external experts spend time with us here in qathet to review our services, policies, and procedures to ensure they meet CARF's stringent standards.

What are the benefits of CARF Canada accreditation?

While there are many good reasons to seek a CARF Canada accreditation, here are the ones we believe to be the most important. 

Trust and Credibility

We believe that seeking CARF accreditation improves our organization's credibility and trustworthiness. It assures the community, our employees, those we serve, and their families that we are committed to providing high-quality services and adhering to best practices.

Continuous Improvement

The accreditation process pushes us to continuously improve our services. CARF also provides guidance and feedback, which helps us identify areas for improvement and implement effective strategies to address them.

Competitive Advantage

Because the accreditation process is so intense, many organizations shy away from it. We believe our willingness to prioritize CARF accreditation sets our organization apart. It helps attract individuals who need our services, employees, and funding, as it demonstrates a commitment to excellence and accountability.

Enhanced Outcomes

Adhering to CARF's standards improves the outcomes for the people we serve. These can include better health and wellness, more effective rehabilitation, and greater satisfaction among clients and families.

What Does This Mean for Inclusion Powell River?

For inclusion powell river, CARF Canada accreditation means that we are recognized for our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered services. Exceeding delivery standards is our top priority here at inclusion.

This accreditation validates our efforts to support and empower individuals in the community, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support.

Community Trust

Our CARF accreditation reassures the qathet region that our organization operates with integrity and excellence. It builds confidence among individuals served, families, government partners, and individual donors that the services provided are reliable and high-quality.

Commitment to Excellence and Accountability

One of our core values at inclusion is accountability. The CARF accreditation process helps us continually assess and improve our services. This ongoing commitment to excellence represents our continual effort to improve our programs and outcomes for those we serve.

Funding and Support

As a non-profit, we rely heavily on government funding for many of our programs and individual donations and grants to fill in the gaps.

Funders and donors often look for accredited organizations because it assures them that their contributions will be used effectively to achieve meaningful outcomes.

We Achieve as a Team

CARF Canada accreditation is a significant achievement for us, and we couldn't do it without our incredible and dedicated team of service providers. Our entire workforce works tirelessly year-round to ensure we meet or surpass CARF standards. They reflect our dedication to high standards, continuous improvement, and positive impact on the community.

To learn more about CARF, please visit their website.