Prepare for Accreditation Using the CAAS Standards (Version 3.0)
Thank you for participating in the CAAS Accreditation Seminar. On this page, you will find the CAAS Standards and Application and the recordings of each Accreditation Seminar session.
CAAS Standards and CAAS Application
Your seminar registration includes access to the CAAS Application and CAAS Standards. Click here to download a zip file that contains Version 3.0 of the CAAS Application, CAAS Standards, documentation checklist, reviewer’s appendix and instructions for your submission. The seminar covers each of these elements in detail.
Accreditation Seminar – Session #1 (100 minutes)
Preparing and Planning for Accreditation
Part one of this three part series covers the history and structure of CAAS, and why the CAAS standards were created. You will learn about the steps involved in becoming accredited, and how to plan and prepare your organization for the operational and cultural changes that will need to occur as you conduct your self-assessment. The proper way to review, write and distribute policies, procedures and other written documents is reviewed. The use of team building, action plans and timelines are also discussed.
Click here to download the CAAS Accreditation Seminar – Session 1 PowerPoint.
Accreditation Seminar – Session #2 (120 minutes)
Meeting the Standards
Part two of this three part series is spent reviewing the 10 standard categories and over 100 different standards and characteristics as well as the minimum requirements necessary to demonstrate compliance. Common mistakes and challenges faced by agencies are reviewed and discussed.
Click here to download the CAAS Accreditation Seminar – Session #2 PowerPoint
Accreditation Seminar – Session #3 (100 minutes)
Application to Accreditation
Part three of this three part series guides you thorough the application, documentation checklist and the electronic submission process to ensure you properly submit your application and documentation materials to CAAS. Once submitted, we prepare you for the offsite and onsite review process, and provide you with tips and suggestions to make the process go smoothly. We review the role of the Panel of Commissioners, and explain what happens after your agency is successfully accredited as you look toward reaccreditation.
Click here to download the CAAS Accreditation Seminar – Session #3 PowerPoint
Please Note: During Session #3, we experienced technical issues at minute 27 (audio gets lost). Advance to minute 35 and 30 seconds to bypass the interruption in this session.
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