CARF & Joint Commission Accreditation Consultancy

Harava Group offers both onsite and remote reviews, as well as mock surveys and gap analysis services. These are valuable to consider when getting ready for initial accreditation, adding a new program, or preparing for a re-survey. We support organizations in assessing current practices and identify areas that may need improvement prior to official evaluations.

Our dedicated team of experienced consultants is at your disposal to offer our valuable services either on-site or remotely. We understand the significance of timely feedback, which is why we provide this service on a quarterly basis, or even more frequently if needed. Rest assured that comprehensive written findings will be delivered to managers for seamless integration into their training programs.

Our consultants help organizations meet Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) deadlines, responding within 90 days for 3-year accreditations and 45 days for preliminary accreditation.

This service includes development of new policies and procedures and revision of existing documents to ensure continued relevancy and conformance to CARF standards. The review also includes identification of inconsistencies and redundancy in processes. These services include development of:

• Administrative/Aspire To Excellence Policies: This section covers development of policies, plans and procedures covering leadership, corporate governance, strategic planning, corporate compliance, cultural competence, diversity, equality and inclusion, legal, finance, health and safety, risk management, workforce development, accessibility, technology, performance measurement, performance improvement etc. This would also include development /documentation of six administrative plans (i.e., cultural competency & diversity plan, strategic plan, risk management plan, technology plan, accessibility plan, performance analysis & improvement plan); ethical codes of conduct; job descriptions; emergency procedure drill forms; grievance forms; requests for reasonable accommodations; quarterly billing audits; and other documents.

• Program Policies/General Standards: This section covers development of policies and procedures covering program and service structure, screening and access to services, person-centered plan, transition and discharge, medication use, nonviolent practices, records of person served and quality records management.

• Core Program Policies: This section covers development of core program policies including but not limited to special population.

Our consultants work with accredited organizations to facilitate the licensure process with state health agencies. We assist agencies in completing State application, gathering requested documents and submission of completed application. For example, for the State of Maryland:

• Completion of COMAR 10.63 application,
• Collaboration with accredited organizations to satisfy Core Service Agency requirements to receive a signed agreement to cooperate,
• Assisting in meeting submission requirements for licensure from State licensing agencies
• Respond to all questions or follow-ups that may arise from State licensing agencies

Looking for support to achieve CARF and Joint Commission accreditation? Our team at Harava Group is available to provide the consulting services you need for successful accreditation. These include Mock Surveys & GAP analysis, policy and procedure development review, development of policies, records reviews, quality improvement plan and facilitation of licensure process with health agency.