CARF provides accreditation services worldwide at the request of health and human service providers. We are an independent, nonprofit organization focused on advancing the quality of services you use to meet your needs for the best possible outcomes.

Whether you are seeking rehabilitation for a disability, treatment for addiction and substance abuse, home and community services, retirement living, or other health and human services, you can have confidence in your choice. Providers that meet our standards have demonstrated their commitment to being among the best available.

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Terrence Carolan, managing director of the Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services accreditation areas, has more than 20 years of experience as a provider, administrator, and educator in the human services field. Carolan joined CARF after working in clinical and administrative leadership positions within Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Division and the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation since 2001. Carolan was a CARF surveyor for 10 years. Carolan holds a master-of-science degree in physical therapy from Simmons College in Boston and did his undergraduate work in biology at The College of New Jersey. Also, he recently completed his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Assisted Living

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Respite Care

Adult Day Services

Performance Management

Cancer rehabilitation

Case Management

CARF Accreditation

Physical and rehabilitation medicine

Healthcare quality oversight

Brain injury programs

Stroke Rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary pain management

Evidence-based practice initiative

Aging with a disability

Care for Older Adults

Elder mobility needs

Concussion Rehabilitation

CARF International Meet the leadership

Terry Carolan brings more than two decades of field experience to medical rehabilitation managing director role

Connecting Person-Centered Practices and Quality Outcomes

Introducing International, Interdisciplinary Palliative and End-of-Life Care Program Accreditation Standards

Medical Rehabilitation: Patient Perspective

CARF International: The Value of the Seal

Moderator for "Think Tank on Assisted Living"

Concussions & Disorders of Consciousness: Engaging the Field and Enhancing Care

It Takes a Village: Understanding Concussion in Aging Services

Leveling the Field: Supporting Access and Health Equity with Concussion Rehabilitation Standards

How Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Supports Concussion Recovery

An Introduction of Interdisciplinary Concussion Rehabilitation Program Standards

Leveling the Field: Enhancing Health Equity and Accessibility with New Concussion Rehabilitation Program Standards

It Takes a Village: Rehab’s Current and Future Role in Concussion Rehabilitation Programs

Enhancing Access to Rehabilitation Around the World

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Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services

 Thinking about accreditation for your rehabilitation facility? The newest Be Advised podcast is for you. 

Mary Free Bed’s Advisory Group podcast, Be Advised, is diving into the benefits of CARF Accreditation for health and human service organizations. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has been accrediting organizations since 1966. 

The guest for this episode is Terrence Carolan, managing director of the Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services for CARF International. Carolan has more than 20 years of experience in the field of medical rehabilitation as an administrator, provider, and educator. He holds two master’s degrees, one in physical therapy and one in business administration. 

Before joining CARF as the managing director, Terrence was a CARF surveyor for more than 10 years. In his managing director role, Terrence oversees CARF’s medical rehabilitation area which includes standards for:  

Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Program Residential Rehabilitation Program Home and Community Services Concussion Rehabilitation Program Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Program Occupational Rehabilitation Program Occupational Rehabilitation Program–Comprehensive Services Vocational Services Independent Evaluation Services Case Management   CARF also accredits specialty programs in the areas of: 

Pediatrics  Amputation Brain injury Cancer Spinal Cord Injury  Stroke  Be Advised is hosted by Joyal Pavey, vice president of the Mary Free Bed Advisory Group. On this episode of Be Advised, Joyal and Terrence discuss: 

What makes CARF unique?  The national and international span of CARF  Common questions about the accreditation process  Advice for first time accreditation  What’s next for CARF in the coming five years  You can check out the podcast here:

 Looking to know more about accreditation or connect with Terrence? View his profile below to arrange an interview today.

 


#Expert Podcasts: How CARF Accreditation supports development and adds value

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As communities grow and modernize – are we making the proper accommodations for those with disabilities to live a fulfilling, productive, and independent life? It’s a popular topic and one that we are now seeing being advocated more in many areas of everyday life. Accessibility laws and expectations are now ensuring that all aspects of education, business, transit, and health care are made available to everyone. The concept is sound – but how are we as a community developing reasonable accommodations and community resources that allow all people to participate in the community and successfully live their life? Often, it’s not a matter of intentional exclusion, rather the issue simply hasn’t been considered and no plan exists. And there are costs to not having a plan in place. Not addressing these “social determinants of health” (housing, transportation, etc.) affect healthcare outcomes and raise costs of hospitals, social services, and health care. Addressing these issues and improving accessibility may actually increase societal health, decrease long-term societal healthcare costs, and bolster the tax base. But as we move forward there are a lot of questions in the community about how to approach accessibility: What mechanisms are in place to gather input on needs, identify barriers, and consider requests for accommodation? What types of accessibility needs exist of the people who will use different community settings? (Physical, cognitive, sensory, emotional, developmental, etc.)? What types of accessibility barriers exist (architectural, environmental, attitudinal, financial, transportation, etc.)? How much do different accommodations cost? How can community settings partner with people with disabilities and/or health and human service providers? What specific ways can accessibility improve societal health?  And that’s where the experts from CARF can help. Christine M. MacDonell is the Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation and International Aging Services/Medical Rehabilitation at CARF International. She can address the issue of accessibility as it relates to people who have experienced brain injury, stroke, cancer, amputation, and spinal cord injury. Christine is available to speak with media regarding this topic – simply click on her icon to arrange an interview.  

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