Redwood, a Northern Kentucky based nonprofit which provides services to children and adults with disabilities, recently received a three-year accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF provides accreditation services worldwide for health and human service providers.
The accreditation recognizes Redwood’s excellence in meeting CARF’s 1,200 international standards and audit requirements which measure organizational efficiency, fiscal health, board governance and service delivery. Redwood’s accreditation extends through October 31, 2019. Redwood has continuously achieved CARF accreditation for since October 2010.
“This achievement is an indication of Redwood’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of clients served. Redwood services, personnel and documentation clearly indicate an established pattern of conformance to standards,” said Redwood Board President Drew Hollenkamp.
Executive Director and CEO John Francis said, “At the ground floor level – the level that CARF auditors focus on – Redwood’s staff proved once again how client-centered the organization truly is. The re-accreditation is rooted in the day to day excellence of our staff.”
For more information about Redwood, please visit www.redwoodnky.org. For more information on CARF, please visit http://www.carf.org.
