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Monday, 11 August 2008
 
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 August 1, 2008  Janette Kolodge
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NewPASSAGES is awarded three-year CARF accreditation

 
  CARF International announced that NewPASSAGES has been accredited for a period of three years for all of its 68 programs in Michigan. The latest accreditation is the sixth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body has awarded to NewPASSAGES.  Below are just some quotes from the CARF Survey Summary:  
  • At all levels of the organization and in all activities, genuine and real commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organization is strongly evident
  • The Board is composed of committed members who represent the diversity of the community.  They provide wise and appropriate direction and oversight to the organization
  • The buildings are well maintained, clean and safe.  Their locations promote integration into neighborhoods and contribute significantly to the well-being of persons served
  • The CEO is appreciated for his transformational vision, moving from “good to great”empowering staff through increased control
This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable, and accountable. “This accreditation is a testament to our staff and programs and proves that we are providing an excellent service to consumers and communities.” “I’m particularly proud of fact that NewPASSAGES is one of only a handful of organizations in the USA to be accredited under the new Governance Standards” stated Dr. Jacobs PhD, CEO/President of NewPASSAGES  NewPASSAGES is a non profit organization with 68 community based behavioral health programs in 13 Michigan counties, with its Corporate Office at 70 Lafayette, Pontiac, Michigan. It has been providing behavioral health and rehabilitation services in the Michigan for over 21 years.CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF, the accrediting body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.For additional information, contact Janette Kolodge, Vice President at (248) 338 7458.
   

 

 

 

 

 

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