BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CARF International - ECPv6.8.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CARF International X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://carf.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CARF International REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250227T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250301T170000 DTSTAMP:20250108T082934 CREATED:20241003T221902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T221904Z UID:10000106-1740644100-1740848400@carf.org SUMMARY:CARF: 2025 Transforming Outcomes Data into Management Information Institute DESCRIPTION:The Transforming Outcomes Data into Management Information Institute takes you through the steps required to plan and conduct a program of outcomes management and quality improvement. The three-day\, hands-on institute includes:    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExtensive review of CARF standards on performance management and improvement.\n\n\n\nPerformance indicator development to support your organization’s core mission and values.\n\n\n\nOutcomes system design and data collection.\n\n\n\nData analysis\, interpretation\, and management reporting.\n\n\n\nIdentifying quality improvement (QI) ideas to propose action plans and support evidence-based decisions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe institute is recommended for individuals who design\, manage\, analyze\, or interpret outcomes data in the health and human services fields\, including Aging Services and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)\, Behavioral Health\, Child and Youth Services\, Employment and Community Services\, Medical Rehabilitation\, and Opioid Treatment Programs. The institute is appropriate for administrators\, data analysts\, and managers; directors of quality improvement; program managers; information management specialists; executive directors; and direct service providers. \n\n\n\n\n\nSample outcomes data and off-the-shelf software are used to teach skills needed to develop an outcomes program consistent with the CARF standards. The institute includes different computer labs structured to meet the learning needs of participants with a broad range of computer and data analysis expertise.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEducational Objectives:   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn overview of how to use outcomes concepts and techniques as a tool to drive program decisions and improve business practice.\n\n\n\nHow to set up and use a framework for evaluating your program’s performance.\n\n\n\nThe overall processes and strategies for the collection and analysis of outcomes data.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will also learn to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelop skills in the planning of data collection procedures\, including sampling strategies\, characteristics of data collection tools\, quality control procedures for data collection\, and database layout.\n\n\n\nAnalyze outcomes data to examine central tendencies and trends\, create control charts for summary statistics\, use presentation graphics to explore data distributions and individual outliers\, and examine differences in program outcomes that suggest areas for program improvement.\n\n\n\nUse data exploration and data mining to prioritize your data analyses efforts.\n\n\n\nDevelop charts\, tables and other visualization tools to display data and summarize relevant outcomes in your management reports and presentations. \n\n\n\nUse data analysis results to evaluate performance indicators and develop a management report to identify a performance improvement action plan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Transforming Outcomes Data into Management Information Institute is co-sponsored by CARF International and Boston University. Over the past 25 years\, thousands of participants have been trained and applied the skills learned to a quality improvement program in their own setting. \n\n\n\n\n\nExample Supervisor Letter     \n\n\n\n\n\nA template of a letter requesting supervisor approval to attend this event is provided for convenience. Simply insert your organization’s information where prompted. \n\n\n\n\n\nSupervisor Letter \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for an informative and enriching learning experience.   \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel information URL:https://carf.org/training/carf-2025-transforming-outcomes-data-into-management-information-institute/ LOCATION:Hilton Tucson East\, 7600 E Broadway\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85710\, United States CATEGORIES:Aging,Behavioral Health,Child and Youth,Employment and Community,Medical Rehabilitation,Opioid Treatment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250227T130000 DTSTAMP:20250108T082934 CREATED:20241031T163056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T160046Z UID:10000110-1740654000-1740661200@carf.org SUMMARY:AS 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Aging Services DESCRIPTION:This engaging five-part virtual training provides a solid foundation for organizations seeking CARF accreditation for their Aging Services programs. This training will take place during five sessions of two hours each\, beginning Thursday\, February 27\, 2025. Additional two-hour sessions will be held on the following Thursday and move to Fridays\, ending March 28\, 2025.   \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 27         Thursday\, March 6Friday\, March 14 Friday\, March 21Friday\, March 28 \n\n\n\n\n\nScheduled times are:11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern time) \n\n\n\n\n\nThese live online training sessions will offer a comprehensive review of the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework standards\, which provide a logical and action-oriented approach to continuous quality improvement in business management and service delivery. An overview of program standards is also included\, with discussion of practical examples of conformance. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is highly recommended for those preparing for accreditation in Aging Services for the first time\, as well as for those who need an update and refresher course. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe training includes: \n\n\n\n\nAn overview of the accreditation process\n\n\n\nSurvey preparation tips\n\n\n\nPractical examples of conformance to the standards\n\n\n\nHighlights of new standards\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will have an opportunity to ask questions of the training faculty. \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF Aging Services publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase. \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining materials will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the training date. For more information\, click Register and review the Online Training Information tab. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary. \n\n\n\n\nConverted rate for Canadian attendees is $302 USD. URL:https://carf.org/training/as-101-preparing-for-successful-accreditation/ LOCATION:Tennessee CATEGORIES:Aging END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250227T130000 DTSTAMP:20250108T082934 CREATED:20241031T170645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T160031Z UID:10000111-1740654000-1740661200@carf.org SUMMARY:MED 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Medical Rehabilitation DESCRIPTION:This engaging five-part virtual training provides a solid foundation for organizations seeking CARF accreditation for their Medical Rehabilitation programs. This training will take place during five sessions of two hours each\, beginning Thursday\, February 27\, 2025. Additional two-hour sessions will be held on the following four Thursdays\, ending March 27\, 2025.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 6   March 13     March 20     March 27    \n\n\n\n\n\nScheduled times are:11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern time) \n\n\n\n\n\nThese live online training sessions will offer a comprehensive review of the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework standards\, which provide a logical and action-oriented approach to continuous quality improvement in business management and service delivery. An overview of program standards is also included\, with discussion of practical examples of conformance. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is highly recommended for those preparing for accreditation in Medical Rehabilitation for the first time\, as well as for those who need an update and refresher course. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe training includes: \n\n\n\n\nAn overview of the accreditation process\n\n\n\nSurvey preparation tips\n\n\n\nPractical examples of conformance to the standards\n\n\n\nHighlights of new standards\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will have an opportunity to ask questions of the training faculty. \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Registrants will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF Medical Rehabilitation publications. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase. \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining materials will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the training date. For more information\, click Register and review the Online Training Information tab. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary. \n\n\n\n\nConverted rate for Canadian attendees is $302 USD. URL:https://carf.org/training/med-101-preparing-for-successful-accreditation/ LOCATION:Tennessee CATEGORIES:Medical Rehabilitation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250312T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250313T163000 DTSTAMP:20250108T082934 CREATED:20241031T171432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T171433Z UID:10000112-1741768200-1741883400@carf.org SUMMARY:ECS 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Employment and Community Services DESCRIPTION:This engaging two-day session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for CARF accreditation and is recommended for organizations new to CARF as well as staff new to the process or those wishing for an update on recent changes to the standards.  Participants will gain valuable insight into the survey process\, hearing perspectives from other participants who may include CARF-accredited service providers and surveyors\, and learn how to navigate the challenges an organization might experience on its first survey    \n\n\n\n\n\nPreparing for Successful Accreditation is a comprehensive and interactive educational session that provides a perfect forum for assimilating the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework and reflecting on how it supports effective business management and service delivery practices. A full review of the ASPIRE and overview of program standards is included\, together with discussion of practical examples of conformance. Participants will have an opportunity to consult with training faculty one-on-one and learn some best practices for standards implementation. Particular emphasis is on areas where organizations or personnel new to CARF most often need guidance.    \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.   \n\n\n\n\n\nEach registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email\, one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary. URL:https://carf.org/training/ecs-101-preparing-for-successful-accreditation/ LOCATION:Rosen Plaza Hotel\, 9700 International Drive\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32819\, United States CATEGORIES:Employment and Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250312T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250313T163000 DTSTAMP:20250108T082934 CREATED:20241031T184410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T184412Z UID:10000113-1741768200-1741883400@carf.org SUMMARY:BH/OTP 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Behavioral Health\, and Opioid Treatment Programs DESCRIPTION:This engaging two-day session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for CARF accreditation and is recommended for organizations new to CARF as well as staff new to the process or those wishing for an update on recent changes to the standards. Participants will gain valuable insight into the survey process\, hearing perspectives from other participants who may include CARF-accredited service providers and surveyors\, and learn how to navigate the challenges an organization might experience on its first survey.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPreparing for Successful Accreditation is a comprehensive and interactive educational session that provides a perfect forum for assimilating the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework and reflecting on how it supports effective business management and service delivery practices. A full review of the ASPIRE and overview of program standards is included\, together with discussion of practical examples of conformance.  Participants will have an opportunity to consult with training faculty one-on-one and learn some best practices for standards implementation. Particular emphasis is on areas where organizations or personnel new to CARF most often need guidance.    \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEach registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email\, one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab.       \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary. URL:https://carf.org/training/bh-otp-101-preparing-for-successful-accreditation/ LOCATION:Rosen Plaza Hotel\, 9700 International Drive\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32819\, United States CATEGORIES:Behavioral Health,Opioid Treatment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250312T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250313T163000 DTSTAMP:20250108T082934 CREATED:20241031T184751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T184751Z UID:10000114-1741768200-1741883400@carf.org SUMMARY:CYS 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Child and Youth Services DESCRIPTION:This engaging two-day session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for CARF accreditation and is recommended for organizations new to CARF as well as staff new to the process or those wishing for an update on recent changes to the standards.  Participants will gain valuable insight into the survey process\, hearing perspectives from other participants who may include CARF-accredited service providers and surveyors\, and learn how to navigate the challenges an organization might experience on its first survey. \n\n\n\n\n\nPreparing for Successful Accreditation is a comprehensive and interactive educational session that provides a perfect forum for assimilating the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework and reflecting on how it supports effective business management and service delivery practices. A full review of the ASPIRE and overview of program standards is included\, together with discussion of practical examples of conformance. Participants will have an opportunity to consult with training faculty one-on-one and learn some best practices for standards implementation. Particular emphasis is on areas where organizations or personnel new to CARF most often need guidance. \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.   \n\n\n\n\n\nEach registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email\, one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary. URL:https://carf.org/training/cys-101-preparing-for-successful-accreditation/ LOCATION:Rosen Plaza Hotel\, 9700 International Drive\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32819\, United States CATEGORIES:Child and Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250604T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250605T163000 DTSTAMP:20250108T082934 CREATED:20250102T232040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T232614Z UID:10000115-1749025800-1749141000@carf.org SUMMARY:AS 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Aging Services DESCRIPTION:This engaging two-day session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for CARF accreditation and is recommended for organizations new to CARF as well as staff new to the process or those wishing for an update on recent changes to the standards. Participants will gain valuable insight into the survey process\, hearing perspectives from other participants who may include CARF-accredited service providers and surveyors\, and learn how to navigate the challenges an organization might experience on its first survey.    \n\n\n\n\n\nPreparing for Successful Accreditation is a comprehensive and interactive educational session that provides a perfect forum for assimilating the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework and reflecting on how it supports effective business management and service delivery practices. A full review of the ASPIRE and overview of program standards is included\, together with discussion of practical examples of conformance.  Participants will have an opportunity to consult with training faculty one-on-one and learn some best practices for standards implementation. Particular emphasis is on areas where organizations or personnel new to CARF most often need guidance.    \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEach registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email\, one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab.       \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary. URL:https://carf.org/training/as-101-preparing-for-successful-accreditation-aging-services/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express\, 920 Broadway\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, 37203\, United States CATEGORIES:Aging END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250604T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250605T163000 DTSTAMP:20250108T082934 CREATED:20250102T232453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T232455Z UID:10000116-1749025800-1749141000@carf.org SUMMARY:MED 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Medical Rehabilitation DESCRIPTION:This engaging two-day session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for CARF accreditation and is recommended for organizations new to CARF as well as staff new to the process or those wishing for an update on recent changes to the standards. Participants will gain valuable insight into the survey process\, hearing perspectives from other participants who may include CARF-accredited service providers and surveyors\, and learn how to navigate the challenges an organization might experience on its first survey.    \n\n\n\n\n\nPreparing for Successful Accreditation is a comprehensive and interactive educational session that provides a perfect forum for assimilating the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework and reflecting on how it supports effective business management and service delivery practices. A full review of the ASPIRE and overview of program standards is included\, together with discussion of practical examples of conformance.  Participants will have an opportunity to consult with training faculty one-on-one and learn some best practices for standards implementation. Particular emphasis is on areas where organizations or personnel new to CARF most often need guidance.    \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEach registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email\, one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab.       \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary. URL:https://carf.org/training/med-101-preparing-for-successful-accreditation-medical-rehabilitation/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express\, 920 Broadway\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, 37203\, United States CATEGORIES:Medical Rehabilitation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250604T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250605T163000 DTSTAMP:20250108T082934 CREATED:20250102T232851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T232853Z UID:10000117-1749025800-1749141000@carf.org SUMMARY:ECS 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Employment and Community Services DESCRIPTION:This engaging two-day session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for CARF accreditation and is recommended for organizations new to CARF as well as staff new to the process or those wishing for an update on recent changes to the standards.  Participants will gain valuable insight into the survey process\, hearing perspectives from other participants who may include CARF-accredited service providers and surveyors\, and learn how to navigate the challenges an organization might experience on its first survey. \n\n\n\n\n\nPreparing for Successful Accreditation is a comprehensive and interactive educational session that provides a perfect forum for assimilating the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework and reflecting on how it supports effective business management and service delivery practices. A full review of the ASPIRE and overview of program standards is included\, together with discussion of practical examples of conformance. Participants will have an opportunity to consult with training faculty one-on-one and learn some best practices for standards implementation. Particular emphasis is on areas where organizations or personnel new to CARF most often need guidance.  \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEach registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email\, one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary. URL:https://carf.org/training/ecs-101-preparing-for-successful-accreditation-employment-and-community-services/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express\, 920 Broadway\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, 37203\, United States CATEGORIES:Employment and Community END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR