Accreditation Guru News
July 2022
July Update
Travel season has started up again, and Jennifer is going to be on the move! Read on to learn more about what conferences she'll be attending, as well as updates from the Joint Commission, info about the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and a SAMHSA blog on addressing mass violence trauma in children, youth, and adults.
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Shop Talk
Joint Commission Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation!
Clarification on expectations for environmental risk assessment in non-inpatient behavioral health care settings - View Clarification

Reminder: Revised Rights (RI) and Environment of Care (EC) standards are now in effect!

Contact us for any needed assistance in understanding and implementing new/revised standards or conducting an environmental risk assessment.
Addressing Trauma and Mass Violence
A blog from Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance use, identifies SAMHSA-funded National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources for addressing trauma in children, youth, adults, and communities from mass violence incidents.
Peer Support Services
This new SAMHSA advisory, Peer Support Services in Crisis Care, addresses the importance of peer support services when an individual is experiencing a crisis and general information on peer support services. Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), CARF International, Council on Accreditation (COA) and Joint Commission, offer accreditation to organizations providing peer support services
Child Welfare Workforce Resource
Are you aware of The National Child Welfare Workforce Institute's (NCWWI) new and improved website to support the child welfare workforce? This website provides webinars and workshops focusing on child welfare workforce issues.
988 - New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Effective July 16!
CARF International offers 988 Fast Facts! SAMHSA offers a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Partner Toolkit.
CONGRATULATIONS!
We were happy to be a trusted partner with this organization as they achieved accreditation. Their hard work has paid off and we are celebrating their commitment to quality care!
COA Accredited - July 2022
Concern is a private, nonprofit organization that provides child welfare services in Fleetwood, PA. They believe that children should be placed into a family setting rather than one that is residential or institutional. Their innovative programs have been focused on meeting each child's individual needs since 1978, and they have served nearly 18,000 children and youth. Nearly 2,000 children have been placed into adoptive families through their services and we can't wait to see what they do in the future!
Upcoming Events
July
11-15
Louisville, KY
ACRC - Association of Children's Residential & Community Centers Annual Conference
Accreditation Guru is glad to be back this year at ACRC. Be sure to stop by the booth for a chance to connect and click here to schedule a time to meet one-on-one. In addition, Jennifer will be presenting, Understanding Why Strategic Plans are Critical for a Nonprofit. Click here for more information.
July
17-20
New Orleans, LA
FFTA - Family Focused Treatment Association Annual Conference
If you're in attendance, don't miss Jennifer's presentation, Succession Planning Beyond the CEO. Don't forget to stop by the AG booth to have all of your accreditation-related questions answered. To schedule a time to meet with Jennifer one-on-one while at FFTA, click here. Registration for this conference is still open, please click here for more information and to register.
September
6-9
San Diego, CA
California Alliance Fall Executive Conference
Jennifer will be exhibiting as well as moderating an accreditation panel for this long-awaited conference, with representatives from the three major accrediting bodies. To schedule a time to meet with Jennifer one-on-one while at CA Alliance, click here. Please click here for more information and to register.
September
14-15
Clearwater Beach, FL
IACET - International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training Annual Conference
Accreditation Guru is sponsoring this Florida conference, where Jennifer will be attending and exhibiting. Stop by our booth to say hello and ask some questions about AG services. To schedule a time to meet with Jennifer one-on-one while at IACET, click here. Registration for this conference is still open, please click here for more information and to register.
September
14-15
Indianapolis, IN
IARCA - Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy Annual Conference
Accreditation Guru is sponsoring this conference and registration is still open, click here for more information and to register!
September
21-24
Breckenridge, CO
CBHC - Colorado Behavioral Health Council Annual BH Training Conference
If you're in attendance, stop by the Accreditation Guru booth to see Jennifer and ask about what AG can do for you. To schedule a time to meet with Jennifer one-on-one while at CBHC, click here. Click here for more information and to register.
#Travel Season
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