For nearly a century, the health profession has recognized the value of an unbiased peer review as a benchmark of excellence. Organizations such as JCAHO, NCQA, CARF, and AAAHC have developed survey standards that test a facility's ability to meet the expectations of their colleagues, the healthcare consumer, and the healthcare payer. When you are fully accredited, it serves as a barometer of your standing in the industry and enables your customers to compare you to others.

Although a survey takes only a few days, preparing your organization must begin well in advance. Thoughtful preparation addresses issues such as:

• Your organization' s mission and vision
• Your long-term and short-term goals
• Board and senior management's involvement
• Matching resources and income against current and projected expenses
• Partnering with your staff to achieve these goals and objectives
• Ensuring that quality care remains your primary objective
• Ensuring that the rights of the patient and the rights of your staff are equally respected
  

QARM Associates has our roots in guiding hospitals, free-standing clinics, home care, long-term care, and rehabilitation centers through the accreditation process. For over a decade, we have brought these organizations through the intricacies of how to bring the surveyors to understand and appreciate your ability to provide the highest levels of quality care for your patients and the community. What sets QARM Associates above others is that we don't believe in a "cookie-cutter" approach when preparing for survey. Our consultants not only identify potential weaknesses, but we work with you and your staff to develop individualized, realistic, and practical solutions that meet all accreditation standards and significantly strengthen organizational performance.

If you are considering becoming an accredited organization, or if you are scheduled for an accreditation survey within the next year, now is the time to begin preparing. Let your first step be to contact us and learn more about our comprehensive programs that will bring you successfully through the accreditation process with high marks and total satisfaction.