CARF
CARF International, a group of companies that includes CARF Canada and CARF Europe, is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in improving the quality of their services, demonstrating value, and meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards.
The accreditation process applies sets of standards to service areas and business practices during an on-site survey. Accreditation, however, is an ongoing process, signaling to the public that a service provider is committed to continuously improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community. Accreditation also demonstrates a provider's commitment to enhance its performance, manage its risk, and distinguish its service delivery.
Who we are
Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services in the following areas:
Aging Services
Behavioral Health
Child and Youth Services
Employment and Community Services
One-Stop Career Centers
Vision Rehabilitation Services
Medical Rehabilitation
DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies)
Opioid Treatment Program
The CARF International group of companies currently accredits more than 50,000 programs and services at 25,000 locations. More than 10 million persons of all ages are served annually by 7,000 CARF-accredited service providers.
CARF accreditation extends to countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.