Wayne, Pennsylvania – February 22nd , 2018 The Columbus Organization has been awarded its 4th consecutive three year CARF accreditation for it s Services Coordination program.
By pursuing and achieving CARF accreditation, The Columbus Organization has demonstrated that it meets or exceeds international standards for quality and is committed to pursuing excellence.
This accreditation represents the highest level of certification that can be given to an organization and shows Columbus’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving a Three -Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process. It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on -site visit its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and o f the highest quality.
The Columbus Organization provides Services Coordination to individuals in Georgia, Indiana , Delaware, Kentucky and South Carolina.
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.
The Columbus Organization’s founding mission is to make a difference in the lives of people with special needs, and its guiding principle has been to provide high -quality services in a manner that maintains the dignity and privacy of the individuals and families served. Columbus is a national recognized leader in providing high quality case management and behavioral services. Company professionals have extensive expertise in clinical practice, recruiting professional staff, clinical research, staff training, forensic issues, litigation issues, and developing policies and procedures for agencies servicing individuals with special needs. For more information on Columbus, visit www.columbusorg.com.