Top news and stories from EWORLDWIRE http://www.eworldwire.com/ http://www.eworldwire.com/logos/logo40x60.gif http://www.eworldwire.com/ 40 60 (C) Copyright 2007 EWORLDWIRE Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:00:19 -0400 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/19044 CARF International and SNAPforSeniors(R) are collaborating to increase the value that each organization offers to consumers and professionals who are searching for quality senior housing options. CARF, through its wholly-owned Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC), is the country's only accreditor of continuing care retirement communities and aging services networks. SNAPforSeniors powers the Senior Housing Locator, a search tool at 'http://www.snapforseniors. [EWORLDWIRE] Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:01:07 -0400 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/18781 AARP, America's leading advocacy organization for older adults, has accepted a seat on CARF International's Advisory Council (IAC). CARF International accredits providers of health and human services, including aging services. The IAC comprises organizational and individual members who represent a spectrum of the accreditors stakeholders, including persons served, providers, professionals in the field, and purchasers. [EWORLDWIRE] Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:12:31 -0400 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/18351 "Medical, educational, behavioral health and community provider systems worldwide are beginning to respond to the expectations and desires of persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families," said Brian J. Boon, Ph.D., president/CEO of CARF International. Recognizing that April is Autism Awareness Month, Boon added, "Increased understanding of ASD can lead to earlier interventions and better service options for consumers and their families. [EWORLDWIRE] Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:03:44 -0500 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/18240 When Aviva Canada Inc. introduced its Premiere Healthcare network, the insurer's goal was to provide its customers timely, appropriate care for rehabilitating injuries such as sprains, muscle strains and whiplash. The network of service providers was designed to promote the claimants' recovery so they could return to regular activities soon after an automobile collision. [EWORLDWIRE] Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:31:52 -0500 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/18004 Members of the CARF International Board of Directors elected Susanne M. Bruyere, Ph.D., CRC, to serve a one-year term as board chair beginning January 1, 2008. At its November 29 meeting, the eleven-member board also reelected five board members to second two-year terms. [EWORLDWIRE] Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:20:29 -0500 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/17612 A typical older couple - let's call them the Wilsons - were confident their investments, savings, pensions and social security would provide a secure nest egg in their retirement years. Wishing to unload the responsibilities of home maintenance and wanting more companionship of people their own age, they were tempted to sell their home and move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). [EWORLDWIRE] Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:55:05 -0400 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/17186 Customer Connect introduces new convenience for providers in managing their CARF survey and accreditation information. Using a password to securely log on to Customer Connect at 'http://customerconnect.carf.org', providers can easily: . Manage their individual contact information. . View up-to-date information about their organizations' surveys. . Access information about the accreditation process. . View and download documents specific to their organizations. . [EWORLDWIRE] Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:43:55 -0400 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/16568 Between 600 and 1,100 standards are applied on an average CARF survey. Demonstrating conformance to each standard challenges providers to carefully organize and manage their survey preparation. Now providers may more adeptly manage this challenge with Standards Manager(TM), powerful new software created by Morning Sun Software Development Corporation, which has provided information solutions in the human service field for more than ten years. [EWORLDWIRE] Sun, 04 Mar 2007 13:32:47 -0500 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/16075 The CARF Board of Directors unanimously reelected Richard Forkosh as board chair for 2007. Forkosh joined the CARF board in 2000. In voting Forkosh to serve a second consecutive year as chair, directors cited his farsighted vision for CARF, his capable leadership, and many accomplishments. "CARF remains focused on accreditation, our core product, and improving the lives of persons served," Forkosh said. [EWORLDWIRE] Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:34:59 -0500 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/14302 CARF now offers providers the opportunity to become accredited before providing new services. This preliminary accreditation option allows providers to receive benefits of CARF accreditation while they establish use and implementation of standards. Preliminary accreditation requires on-site surveys both before and six months after the beginning of service delivery. [EWORLDWIRE] Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:57:48 -0400 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/14145 CARF, a 40-year-old international accreditor of human services, today introduced uSPEQ (pronounced "you speak"), a confidential, anonymous and scientifically tested consumer reporting system. uSPEQ gathers consumer opinions on experiences and satisfaction with programs, services and providers via an online or paper questionnaire. 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