Aspire to Excellence: A Framework for Quality Improvement

Saturday, October 20, 2007
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Brian J. Boon, Ph.D.
CARF Tucson , AZ

Bettye Harrison, MSW
CARF
Tucson, AZ

Darren M. Lehrfeld, JD
CARF
Tucson, AZ

Starting in 2008, CARF will reorganize its standards according to a model that helps organizations better meet the demands of the modern health and human service environment. The model, called ASPIRE to Excellence, represents a framework of action oriented organization competencies that embeds systematic quality mechanisms. The model is a product of 40 years of thought leadership demonstrated by CARF and an extension of CARF’s long-standing accreditation model of quality.

This pre-conference session is designed to introduce CARF-accredited opioid treatment programs to the six high-level competencies of the ASPIRE to Excellence model as well as allow for a forum discussion of accreditation questions and concerns.

At the end of this session participants will:

• Understand the ASPIRE to Excellence Model and its six competencies
• Understand the model’s impact on the standards and the accreditation process
• Have an opportunity to address concerns regarding the accreditation process

Sponsored by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).