Accreditation Series: Standards, Preparation and Best Practices
Accreditation is a foundational element for health centers aiming to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to their patients. This series will provide Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) with an in-depth guide to the accreditation process of four different accrediting agencies: the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), the Joint Commission (TJC), the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Who Should Attend:
Past Events
Accreditation at a Glance: An Overview of the AAAHC, the Joint Commission, CARF, and NCQA Standards
Feb 25, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Presenters:
Zepporah Fuller | Director of Technical Assistance, NCUIH
Marc Clark | Senior Program Manager, Technical Assistance, NCUIH
Tiffani Stark | Public Health Project Assistant, Technical Assistance, NCUIH
Objectives:
- An overview of the AAAHC and TJC standards
- An overview of the CARF standards
- An overview of the NCQA standards
Accreditation Preparation and Best Practices: The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
March 18, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. EST
Presenters:
Mona Sweeney, CDR Shannon Beyale, Brian Robles
Objectives:
- An overview of the AAAHC standards and recent updates
- How to complete a UIO Facility Assessment using AAAHC standards
- AAAHC Best Practices for UIO site visits
Accreditation Preparation & Best Practices: The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
April 8, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST
Presenters:
Michael Johnson (CARF); Dustin Richardson (Lifelines)
Objectives:
- An overview of the CARF standards and recent updates
- How to complete a UIO Facility Assessment using CARF standards
- CARF Best Practices for UIO site visits with special emphasis on changes during COVID-19
Accreditation Preparation & Best Practices: The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
April 22, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. EST
Presenters:
Dr. Anupama Balakrishnan (Santa Clara Valley); Christina Borden - NCQA speaker
Objectives:
- An overview of the NCQA standards and recent updates
- How to complete a UIO Facility Assessment using NCQA standards
- NCQA Best Practices for UIO site visits with special emphasis on changes during COVID-19
