Accreditations

In the United States, accreditation is voluntarily sought by businesses, organizations and institutions as a means of establishing credibility in their market. It is about identifying what it means to provide quality services and setting required standards of operation to provide those services within a specific industry. The accrediting agency then issues official authorization or approval to those persons or entities that are in compliance with those standards. Accreditation is the highest level of credentialing available.

Click on the following links to learn more about the variety of accreditation programs offered by each institution:

• ACHC - Accreditation Commission for Health Care
• ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
• CARF - Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
• NCQA - National Committee for Quality Assurance
• URAC - Utilization Review Accreditation Commission
• The Joint Commission

Members may access a complete list of Accrediting agencies along with their contact information (phone numbers/postal addresses) in the Members Only area.