July 4, 2024
Karis Disability Services is gearing up for its next accreditation validation through FOCUS Accreditation. But what’s the deal with accreditation? Well, FOCUS has its own standards that define excellent services for people with disabilities and organizations. These standards cover areas like direct services, human resources, and finances. FOCUS reviews our practices against these standards to help us improve and stay aligned with our values, vision, mission, and service principles.
Since 2023, our Quality, Research, and Practice Initiatives (QRPI) department has been assembling a team of leaders—the FOCUS Champions Team—to get us ready and share information across our networks. This team will continue to develop and distribute resources.
Here’s the updated timeline:
- August 2024: FOCUS will conduct online surveys with interested parties.
- October/November 2024: Virtual interviews with selected leaders.
- Spring 2025: Onsite visits to validate what FOCUS has already documented.
Stay tuned for more info on FOCUS Accreditation and what it means for you! You can also explore FOCUS and Accreditation on CH Connect. (VPN required)