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MORNINGSIDE IS CARF ACCREDITED
What is CARF?
The
Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission or CARF is an independent, for-profit
organization with a focus on ensuring that our services to individuals with
disabilities meet the highest standard for quality and outcomes. CARF reviews and grants accreditation for
services nationally and internationally.
The Washington
State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation now requires agencies that want to
provide vocational services to their clients be CARF accredited. CARF standards are very rigorous so that
programs who meet them are considered among the best available.
What does it mean to be accredited?
Individuals who participate in one of Morningside’s CARF
accredited programs can be assured the that the program or service has passed an
in-depth review and has received the CARF endorsement for quality. After an organization applies for
accreditation, CARF sends professionals in the field to conduct an on-site
review. This review includes not
only the process and policy pieces, but the surveyors also meet with the
organization’s stakeholders to confirm their satisfaction with services and
outcomes. Surveyors also meet with
staff members and offer suggestions for improving the quality of services. CARF surveyors are among the
industry’s most respected and knowledgeable experts in the field of human
services.
What was the outcome of Morningside’s review?
In May 2006 Morningside completed its
11th accreditation review. Three surveyors reviewed the programs and
services in all locations,
actually going to outlying offices to verify our commitment to quality. At the conclusion of the review
Morningside was awarded a Three-Year Accreditation status, the highest given. Morningside is accredited in:
| Employment Services |
 Employment
Transition Services |
| Employment
Planning Services |
| Community
Employment Services: |
| Job
Development |
| Job-Site
Training |
| Job
Supports |
Survey identifies areas of exemplary conformance to
the standards
The leadership of Morningside is commended for its accessibility planning and
its forward thinking in providing services in location that are well integrated
into the business communities of the six county areas of lower Puget Sound.
The leadership of Morningside is commended for changing the focus and direction
of the organization to provide a progressive business environment that ascribes
to the catch phrase “Everyone Works”.
Report identifies many strengths in Morningside’s programs
Persons served, staff members, funding bodies and employers express a high
degree and satisfaction and confidence in the leadership of Morningside and the
quality of services provided.
The organization provides a multitude of workplace accommodation needed in
community for clients, including job
carving, flex scheduling, communication devices that are directly connected to
computers and adaptation with computer operations.
The commitment, enthusiasm and longevity of many of the staff members are great
indicators of consistency of service delivery. These qualities assist personnel
in focusing on producing positive outcomes for persons served.
There is a wide variety of jobs with natural supports. Retention rates are good due to the
job match, supports provided and accommodations made.
Morningside continues its commitment to excellence
Morningside is committed to a Quality Improvement Plan, which will be submitted for review by CARF prior to the next survey in 2009. Morningside staff is currently responding to recommendations in the following areas:
For additional information regarding the accreditation process or for a copy of the most recent CARF Survey Report, please contact Morningside’s President/CEO, Jim Larson or
Senior Vice President/COO Cindi Kirchmeier at 360.596.3500.
 Click here for the link to CARF – The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission
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