Accreditation Series: Standards, Preparation, and Best Practices (2/25, 3/18, 4/8, 4/22)

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 Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Who Should Attend:

UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff

Feb 25, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST

1. An overview of the AAAHC standards
2. An overview of the CARF standards
3. An overview of the NCQA standards

Accreditation Preparation and Best Practices:  The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

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March 18, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. EST

Presenters:

Mona Sweeney, CDR Shannon Beyale, Brian Robles

Objectives:

1. An overview of the AAAHC standards and recent updates
2. How to complete a UIO Facility Assessment using AAAHC standards
3. AAAHC Best Practices for UIO site visits

Accreditation Preparation & Best Practices: The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

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April 8, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST

Presenters:

Michael Johnson (CARF); Dustin Richardson (Lifelines)

Objectives:

1. An overview of the CARF standards and recent updates
2. How to complete a UIO Facility Assessment using CARF standards
3. 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)

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April 22, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. EST

Presenters:

Dr. Anupama Balakrishnan (Santa Clara Valley); Christina Borden - NCQA speaker

Objectives:

1. An overview of the NCQA standards and recent updates
2. How to complete a UIO Facility Assessment using NCQA standards
3. NCQA Best Practices for UIO site visits with special emphasis on changes during COVID-19