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A Brief Introduction toCOA Accreditation
Joe FrisinoZoë HutchinsonPhilip Gorelick
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this training you should be able to:
1. Describe the key characteristics of COA accreditation
2. Name and describe the seven steps in COA's accreditation process
3. Find basic information on COA's website
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Agenda
1Who isCOA?
2The Benefits
Of Accreditation
3The Accreditation
Process
4COA
Standards
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1Who is COA
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Who is COA?
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National, private, non-profit
Established in 1977
Accredits full range of community-based behavioral health care and social service organizations
1800 + private and public organizations accredited or in process
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What is Accreditation?
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National Consensus-Based Standards
Self-Study Process
Site Visit Conducted by Review Team
Fair, Objective and Open Decision-Making
Checks and Balances and Opportunities to Correct Deficiencies
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Characteristics of COA Accreditation
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Open, Facilitative, Collaborative
Four – Year Accreditation
Reviews All Programs and Services
In-depth Review of Operations & Service Delivery
Process Takes 14-18 Months
Standards / Accreditation Materials Free
Open Book Test
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Programs and Services We Accredit
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Homeless Services
Mental Health Services
Substance Abuse
Child and Family Services
Aging Services
Services for the People with Developmental Disabilities
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www.COAnet.org
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For basic information about COA accreditation open the "Accreditation" Drop-Down Menu
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To Review COA Standards open the "Standards" Drop-Down Menu
SSVF programs
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For information about COA Training and other resources open the "Training & Resources" Drop-Down Menu
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Suggested Free Trainings
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Name of Training Webinar Dates & TimesSelf-Paced Available
Introduction to COA and the Private Organization Accreditation Process
May 1, 3-4 PM ET COA Accreditation: Getting Started Get Organized! Creating Your Accreditation Workplan: All Editions
May 8, 3-5 PM ET Format and Structure COA's Accreditation Standards
Assessing Your Practices Against COA Private Organization Standards
May 9, 3-4 PM ET
email [email protected] to receive ongoing training updates
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2Benefits of Accreditation
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Benefits of Accreditation
In-Depth Self Evaluation
Builds / Strengthens Organizational Infrastructure Standards address all aspects of management and operational
functioning
Thorough vetting of procedures and policies
Implementation of a framework for ongoing review of performance
Adoption of Known Best Practices Research-based standards
External Validation of Your Practices
Recognition from government agencies, foundations, and insurance companies
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Enhances organizational learning/knowledge
Enhances organizational capacity
Ensures funding
Improves organizational marketability
Improves organizational reputation with external stakeholders/community
Improves workforce/staff recruitment and retention
Improves the quality of services provided to persons served
Improves outcomes for persons served
Improves accountability and transparency
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Q. How has COA Accreditation Benefited Your Organization?
% Agree or Strongly Agreea n=1425 Responses
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Perspective of an Accredited Organization
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3The Accreditation Process
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Your COA Accreditation Coordinator
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Single point of contact w/ COA
Answer questions
Provide feedback and guidance
Connect you with resources
Help you meet timetable and milestones
Help you prepare Self-Study
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Steps in the Process
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Step 1: Accreditation Agreement
Step 2: Intake
Step 3: Self-Study
Step 4 – Site VisitStep 5: Ratings Report
Step 6: Accreditation Decision
Step 7: Maintaining Accreditation
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Steps in the Process
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Step 1: Accreditation Agreement
Step 2: Intake
Step 3: Self-Study
Step 4 – Site VisitStep 5: Ratings Report
Step 6: Accreditation Decision
Step 7: Maintaining Accreditation
On-line Application
Verification of eligibility
Accreditation agreement and fee
Description of rights and responsibilities
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Steps in the Process
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Step 1: Accreditation Agreement
Step 2: Intake
Step 3: Self-Study
Step 4 – Site VisitStep 5: Ratings Report
Step 6: Accreditation Decision
Step 7: Maintaining Accreditation
Match programs to COA's service standards
Establish important dates and milestones
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Steps in the Process
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Step 1: Accreditation Agreement
Step 2: Intake
Step 3: Self-Study
Step 4 – Site VisitStep 5: Ratings Report
Step 6: Accreditation Decision
Step 7: Maintaining Accreditation
Evaluate practices against standards
Six to Twelve Months
On-line Submission of Evidence Eight Weeks Before Site Visit
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Steps in the Process
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Step 1: Accreditation Agreement
Step 2: Intake
Step 3: Self-Study
Step 4 – Site VisitStep 5: Ratings Report
Step 6: Accreditation Decision
Step 7: Maintaining Accreditation
Minimum of 2-3 peer reviewers for 2-3 days
Activities– Interview Staff,
Board, Stakeholders
– Review Documents and Records
– Visit Programs, Observe Staff/Client Interactions
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Steps in the Process
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Step 1: Accreditation Agreement
Step 2: Intake
Step 3: Self-Study
Step 4 – Site VisitStep 5: Ratings Report
Step 6: Accreditation Decision
Step 7: Maintaining Accreditation
Summarizes important Site Visit findings
Provides specific recommendations for additional work as necessary
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Steps in the Process
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Step 1: Accreditation Agreement
Step 2: Intake
Step 3: Self-Study
Step 4 – Site VisitStep 5: Ratings Report
Step 6: Accreditation Decision
Step 7: Maintaining Accreditation
Reviews site visit report and orgs response
Makes accreditation decision
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Steps in the Process
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Step 1: Accreditation Agreement
Step 2: Intake
Step 3: Self-Study
Step 4 – Site VisitStep 5: Ratings
Report
Step 6: Accreditation Decision
Step 7: Maintaining Accreditation
Maintain and sustain implementation
Annual Maintenance of Accreditation Report
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4COA Standards
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COA Standards
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Rigorous, Relevant, Realistic
Developed by the Field
Goal Statements -- Don't Have to be Perfect
Describe What not How
This is the Essence of "Contextual Accreditation"
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Categories of COA Standards
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N/A for SSVF
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Case Management
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SSVF programs will at a
minimum, be assigned
Case Management (CM)
Service Section
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Standards Example: CM 7
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Cost of Accreditation
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Fee Information on the Website– Application Fee
– Accreditation Fee
– Site Visit Fee
– Maintenance of Accreditation Fee
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Suggested Next Steps
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Speak with Client Relations (Zoë) Request a Cost Estimate
Request an Initial Assessment of Service Standards
Visit www.COAnet.org Review the Standards
Review the Accreditation Guidelines (“Where to get started”)
Attend a COA Training or Webinar Assessing Your Practices Against COA's Standards
Get Organized: Creating an Accreditation Work Plan
Intensive Accreditation Training
Getting Started Self Paced Training
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Council on Accreditation45 Broadway, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10006
toll free 866.262.8088www.COAnet.org
Thank YouJoe Frisino: [email protected]
Zoë Hutchinson: [email protected] Gorelick: [email protected]