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CARF International is a private, nonprofit organization that is financed by fees from accreditation surveys, workshops, and conferences; sales of publications; and grants from public entities. 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 the persons served. The purpose of CARF is to recognize organizations that achieve accreditation through a consultative peer-review process and demonstrate their commitment to the continuous improvement of their programs and services with a focus on the needs and outcomes of the persons served. The CARF standards have evolved and been refined over 50 years with the active support and involvement of providers, consumers, and purchasers of services. The standards are maintained as international consensus standards. The Blind Rehabilitation Center is expected to demonstrate conformance to the applicable standards during the site survey so that the survey team can determine the organization s survey findings and, ultimately, allow CARF to determine the accreditation decision. Being familiarized with the sections and standards will allow for the staff to have a better understanding of the accreditation process resulting in a successful accreditation visit. |
