CARF standards manuals for 2003.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)

With the publication of its 2003 standards manuals, CARF has adopted a single set of Business Practices standards across all of its customer service units. The new uniform set of standards was applied to CARF surveys beginning July 1, 2003. Before the 2003 editions, each standards manual organized the standards relating to Business Practices differently. Standards manuals are issued for behavioral health, employment and community services, and other accreditation areas. Because many opioid treatment providers have been preparing for CARY surveys using the 2002 standards manual, the CARF Opioid Treatment Program Standards Manual for First-Time Surveys retains the three-section …