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ASPIRE to Excellence

Published on June 15, 2012 in CARF and Partner. Closed Tags: , , , , .

Capabilities is a CARF (Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities) accredited facility.  With this, we live up to CARF“s moto of ASPIRE to Excellence.  Here is a quick video on just what CARF means by ASPIRE (yes it is an acronym in this case) to Excellence:

Just in case you don’t want to watch the video, here is what ASPIRE stands for:

  • Assess the Environment
  • Set Strategy
  • Persons Served and Other Stakeholders—Obtain Input
  • Implement the Plan
  • Review Results
  • Effect Change

CARF lists a great summary of what each part stands for, and if you are interested in reading more about how Capabilities improves our programming, check out this link: http://www.carf.org/Accreditation/QualityStandards/ASPIREtoExcellence/.

Capabilities is always striving to make the lives of people with disabilities better, and by following our accreditation standards from CARF, we feel that we are well on our way.

by Justin Blumhorst

CARF Coming to Visit Capabilities

Published on March 3, 2011 in CARF, Dayton Office, Findlay Office, Offices, St. Marys Office and Toledo Office. Closed Tags: , , .

A survey team from CARF International* will be visiting on March 9th, 10th, and 11th.

We invited the surveyors to evaluate how well we meet international standards for quality.  The survey will tell us what we are doing well and ways we might improve.  As a result of this survey, we may earn or continue accreditation.

As part of the survey, the surveyors will interview people who receive services, their families, our staff, and others. Some questions the survey team members might ask people are:

  • Do we provide a clean and safe setting?
  • Do you receive the services you need and want?
  • Are you treated with respect?
  • Do you take part in planning your services?
  • Are you told what you need to know about your services?
  • Are your questions answered in a way you understand?
  • Do you know where to go with questions or concerns?

If you would like to talk with one of the survey team members or want to learn more about CARF International, please let one of our staff members know.  You may also contact CARF International directly.

Internet: www.carf.org/contact-us
Email: feedback@carf.org
Mail: CARF International
6951 East Southpoint Road
Tuscon, AZ 85756
Toll-free telephone: (866) 510-2273
Fax: (520) 318-1129

*CARF International is an independent, not-for-profit family of organizations (including CARF, CARF Canada and CARF-CCAC) that provides accreditation in the field of human services.

by Justin Blumhorst