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  • Continuing Communication - Volume 16 - Issue 1 - 2023 Link opens in a new window
    In this issue: CARF accreditation at Paradise Valley Estates; Aging and CARF accreditation in China; Coaching Corner: Updates to 2023 standards; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Education and training; On the road; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist

    Continuing Communication - Volume 15 - Issue 3 - 2022 Link opens in a new window
    In this issue: An end-of-year message from CARF International; CARF partners with Alzheimer's Association to launch Project ECHO; Hot off the press: CARF Aging Services; Coaching Corner: A coordinated approach to planning efforts; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Education and training; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist

    Continuing Communication - Volume 15 - Issue 2 - 2022 Link opens in a new window
    In this issue: CARF publication wins Mature Media honor; ASHA joins CARF's International Advisory Council; Coaching Corner: Applying Information and Communication Technologies standards; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Education and training; On the road; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist

    Continuing Communication - Volume 15 - Issue 1 - 2022 Link opens in a new window
    In this issue: FAP welcomes new members; Workforce problems meet providers' creative solutions; Coaching Corner: A holistic approach to workforce development; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Education and training; On the road; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist

    Continuing Communication - Volume 14 - Issue 3 - 2021 Link opens in a new window
    In this issue: In memoriam: Carolyn Buttolph; In aging services, accreditation matters; Four legends honored at Continuing Care Hall of Fame ceremony; Coaching Corner: Accreditation matters; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Education and training; On the road; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist

    Continuing Communication - Volume 14 - Issue 2 - 2021 Link opens in a new window
    In this issue: Supporting and celebrating diversity across aging services; Resources from aging services partners; Coaching Corner: Cultural Competency and Diversity Planning; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Education and training; On the road; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist

    Continuing Communication - Volume 14 - Issue 1 - 2021 Link opens in a new window
    In this issue: The emerging "new normal" across aging services; ADS financial benchmarks: An essential component in forging the path; Aging Services introduces new Personal Supports Services program standard; Coaching Corner: Implementing Aging Services Personal Supports Services standards; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Education and training; On the road, virtually; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist

    Continuing Communication - Volume 13 - Issue 3 - 2020 Link opens in a new window
    First COVID vaccines rolled out, CARF welcomes Patrick Heavens to Financial Advisory Panel, Creativity and innovation in the time of coronavirus, IAC member LeadingAge releases Pandemic Playbook, Webinar: 2020 Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis for CCRCs, CARF-accredited CCRC/life plan communities reflect financial strength, Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation, Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist

    Continuing Communication - Volume 13 - Issue 2 - 2020 Link opens in a new window
    CARF resumes accreditation activities, Accreditation supports a balanced response to COVID in senior living, Continuing communication during COVID, CARF partners with Georgetown University in national webinar: Cultural and linguistic competence, CARF partners with ICAA in “Creating a path towards the ‘next normal’ in senior living”, Coaching Corner: ‘Ongoing Communication’ reporting, Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist, Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation, On the Road, Upcoming Events

    Continuing Communication - Volume 13 - Issue 1 - 2020 Link opens in a new window
    Here's what I know to be true, Pioneering Approaches to Memory Care, Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations, People Living with Alzheimer's Lead the Way, Coaching Corner: Dementia Care Specialty Standards and Care Process for Specific Diagnostic Categories, June 23rd Aging Services Webinar on Performance Measurement & Management, Congratulations to Aging Services Providers Earning CARF Accreditation, On the Road, Upcoming Events, Education & Training Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 12 - Issue 3 - 2019 Link opens in a new window
    Honoring life's journey through end-of-life care and support; 2019 Adult Day Services Financial Indicator Industry Update; Webinar highlights financial ratios and trends for life plan communities; Coaching Corner: First-time survey and resurvey preparation guidance; Consult with an Aging Services resource specialist; The Continuing Care Hall of Fame induction; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Upcoming events; On the road

    Continuing Communication - Volume 12 - Issue 2 - 2019 Link opens in a new window
    Recognition of accreditation in Idaho; Financial Advisory Panel member highlight: Scott Kersh; Navigating natural disasters; Coaching Corner: Competency-based training; Consult with an Aging Services resources specialist;Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Upcoming events; On the road

    Continuing Communication - Volume 12 - Issue 1 - 2019 Link opens in a new window
    Cannabis use across aging services; 2019 ADS Financial Indicators Study: Your numbers help tell your story; Coaching Corner: 1.J. Technology standards; 2019 program standards updates for Aging Services; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Upcoming events; On the road; 2019 CARF Aging Services educational opportunities.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 11 - Issue 4 – 2018 Link opens in a new window
    Meet Jed Johnson, CARF’s new managing director of aging services; Findings of the 2018 Adult Day; Services Financial Indicators Study; Coaching Corner: Review and update documentation; Consult an Aging Services Resource Specialist; Congratulation to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Upcoming events; 2018 CARF Aging Services educational opportunities.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 11 - Issue 3 – 2018 Link opens in a new window
    NARCAN and CARF medication standards; Financial Advisory Panel member highlight: Mary Morton; Coaching Corner: Falls prevention; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; Upcoming events; 2018 CARF Aging Services educational opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 11 - Issue 2 – 2018 Link opens in a new window
    The 2018 Adult Day Services Financial Indicators Study Has Begun – Participate before June 29; Financial Advisory Panel Member Highlight: Todd Boslau; Coaching Corner: The Glossary Section of the Standards Manual; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist; Congratulation to Aging Services Providers that Earned CARF Accreditation; Upcoming Events; 2018 CARF Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 11 - Issue 1 – 2018 Link opens in a new window
    Transportation Department Embraces Technology; CARF Updates Capital Planning Standard Applicable to CCRCs; Financial Advisory Panel Member Highlight: Carolyn Buttolph; Congratulation to Aging Services Providers that Earned CARF Accreditation; Coaching Corner: Prepare for First Survey and Resurvey; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist; Upcoming Events; 2018 CARF Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 10 - Issue 4 - 2017 Link opens in a new window
    Findings of the 2017 Adult Day Services Financial Indicators Study; Financial Advisory Panel Member Highlight: Alan Well; Congratulations to Aging Services Providers that Earned CARF Accreditation; CARF Releases the 2017 Financial Ratios & Trend Analysis and Webinar; Developing Sophisticated Systems for Success; Coaching Corner: Procedures, Planning, and Practice for an Evacuation; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist; Upcoming Event; 2018 CARF Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 10 - Issue 3 – 2017 Link opens in a new window
    Welcome New CARF Aging Services Staff; Congratulations to Aging Services Providers that Earned CARF Accreditation; Financial Advisory Panel Member Highlight: Bradley Paulis; Coaching Corner: Competency-Based Training; Sneak Peak at CARF’s Revised Human Resources Standards Coming in 2018; Upcoming Events; 2017 CARF Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 10 - Issue 2 – 2017 Link opens in a new window
    Financial Advisory Panel Member Highlight: John Franklin; Coaching Corner: Skin Integrity and Wound Care Practices; Congratulation to Aging Services Providers that Earned CARF Accreditation Upcoming Events; 2017 CARF Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 10 - Issue 1 - 2017 Link opens in a new window
    Highlights of Changes to the 2017 CARF Standards Manual; Coaching Corner: Annual Conformance to Quality Report; Congratulation to Aging Services Providers that Earned CARF Accreditation; Congratulations to Accredited Award Recipients; Upcoming Events; 2017 CARF Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 9 - Issue 4 - 2016 Link opens in a new window
    CARF Releases the 2016 Financial Ratios & Trend Analysis Publication; Findings of the 2016 Adult Day Services Financial Indicators Study; Coaching Corner: Ongoing Communication Throughout the Term of Your Accreditation; This is All New to Me!; Congratulation to Aging Services Providers that Earned CARF Accreditation; Upcoming Events; 2017 CARF Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 9 - Issue 3 - 2016 Link opens in a new window
    Residents’ Rights Month; The Village at St. Clair Implements “My Story”; Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis of CARF-accredited CCRCs; Coaching Corner: Rights of Persons Served Standards in Section 1.K.; Congratulations to Aging Services Providers that Earned CARF Accreditation; Congratulations to Rekai Centres; Upcoming Events; 2016 CARF Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 9 - Issue 2 – 2016 Link opens in a new window
    What Can You Find on the CARF Blog?; CARF Welcomes Sue Ahern to Financial Advisory Panel; Coaching Corner: Promoting the Value of Your Accreditation; 2016 CARF Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 9 - Issue 1 – 2016 Link opens in a new window
    CARF’s Network Standards Reflect Changes in the Healthcare Field; Coaching Corner: CARF Standard 1.F.7; Jim Bodine Joins CARF’s Financial Advisory Panel; 2016 CARF Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 8 - Issue 4 - 2015 Link opens in a new window
    CARF Releases 2015 Financial Ratios & Trend Analysis; Julia Meashey Joins CARF’s Aging Services Team; Savoring Social Interaction This Holiday Season; Coaching Corner: Advancing the Delivery of Services Using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT); Tom Gibbons Joins CARF’s Financial Advisory Panel; Congratulations to accredited award recipients; 2016 Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 8 - Issue 3 - 2015 Link opens in a new window
    A Pageant for All; FAP Member Highlight: Amy Castleberry; CARF Surveyor Continuing Education 2015 and 2016; Coaching Corner: Strategic Planning; 2015 CARF–CCAC and Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 8 - Issue 2 - 2015 Link opens in a new window
    2015 Adult Day Services Financial Indicators Study; Congratulations to the 2015 Surveyor Training Class; Coaching Corner: When a CARF Standard Requires a Written Analysis; CARF-Accredited Nursing Homes Demonstrate Better Quality; 2015 CARF–CCAC and Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 8 - Issue 1 - 2015 Link opens in a new window
    New Publication: 2015 CARF–CCAC and Aging Services Standards Available with Dementia Care Revisions; Adult Day Services Providers: Participate in 2015 Indicators Study; Coaching Corner: Customer Connect; Culture Change: The Unique Journey of Christie Gardens; CCRC Financial Ratios to Be Reviewed by the Field; 2015 CARF–CCAC and Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 7 - Issue 4 - 2014 – PDF Link opens in a new window
    New Publication: 2014 Financial Ratios &Trend Analysis of CARF–CCAC Accredited Organizations; Stories from the Field: Participating in Research is a Way to Give Back to the Field; Cultural Competency and Diversity Plan –Frequently Cited Standard; ASHA/CARF Special Issue Brief —Accreditation: An Opportunity to Change the Quality Paradigm in Seniors Housing; Results of the Study of 2014 Financial Ratios for Adult Day Services; Field Review of Financial Ratios for Continuing Care Retirement Communities; Attend the 2015 CARF Annual Surveyors’ Conference

    Continuing Communication - Volume 7 - Issue 3 - 2014 – PDF Link opens in a new window
    New Publication Available: Guide to Selecting an Assisted Living Community; CARF’s Revised Dementia Care Standards; CARF Welcomes New Aging Services/CCAC Resource Specialist; Coaching Corner: Unannounced Tests of All Emergency Procedures — Spotlight on Health and Safety Frequently Cited Standard; Explore One of the Most Rewarding Professional Development Opportunities Available in Our Field; 2014 CARF–CCAC and Aging Services Educational Opportunities

    Continuing Communication - Volume 7 - Issue 2 - 2014 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    Congratulations to the 2014 surveyor training class. 2014 Adult Day Services Financial Indicators Study. Financial Advisory Panel (FAP) member highlight: Timothy L. Myers. Innovative practice: RiverWoods at Exeter helps employees obtain associate degrees.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 7 - Issue 1 - 2014 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    CARF's new standards for 2014. Explore one of the most unique professional development opportunities available in our field. Accreditation decisions. Completing your Intent to Survey application for CARF accreditation. How to prepare for a survey. 2014 CARF–CCAC and Aging Services educational opportunities.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 6 - Issue 4 - 2013 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    2013 Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis Publication; Introducing Cathy Rebella, New Resource Specialist in Aging Services; Explore CARF's Governance Standards; Results of the Study of 2012 Financial Ratios for Adult Day Services; Educate Your Lenders about Your Accreditation; Financial Advisory Panel (FAP) Member Highlight, Wick Peterson; Coaching Corner, Intent to Survey.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 6 - Issue 3 - 2013 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    CARF Updates Selected Aging Services Standards; CARF Reviews Dementia Care Standards; Updated Publications; Financial Advisory Panel (FAP) Member Highlight, Geary K. Milliken; Coaching Corner.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 6 - Issue 2 - 2013 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    CCRC Operational Indicator Benchmarking Program; Christie Gardens Honors Commitment to Fulfill its Vision; Financial Advisory Panel (FAP) Member Highlight: Andrew Nesi; Congratulations to Quality Award Winners; 2013 CARF-CCAC and Aging Services Educational Opportunities; Upcoming Events.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 6 - Issue 1 - 2013 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    2013 Standards Manuals Now Available; Lender Website Available Regarding Value of Accreditation; Congratulations to the 2013 Surveyor Training Class; FAP Member Highlight, Dave Bond.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 5 - Issue 4 - 2012 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    2012 Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis Publication; FAP Member Highlight - Mark Ross; Connections Orientation Program; New Aging Services Resource Specialist.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 5 - Issue 3 - 2012 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    Michigan Area Agency on Aging achieves CARF accreditation as an Aging Services Network; Margaret T. Morris Center horticultural therapy program; FAP member highlight - Michael Kelly.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 5 - Issue 2 - 2012 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    An electronic newsletter specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 5 - Issue 1 - 2012 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    An electronic newsletter specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 4 - Issue 4 - 2011 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    An electronic newsletter specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 4 - Issue 3 – 2011 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    An electronic newsletter specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 4 - Issue 2 Link opens in a new window
    An electronic newsletter specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 4 - Issue 1 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    An electronic newsletter specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 3 - Issue 3 - 2010 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    An electronic newsletter specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 3 - Issue 2 - 2010 - PDF Link opens in a new window
    An electronic newsletter specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 3 - Issue 1 Link opens in a new window
    An electronic newsletter specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations.

    Continuing Communication - Volume 2 - Issue 2 Link opens in a new window
    An electronic newsletter specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations.

    Continuing Communication Index copy Link opens in a new window
    Continuing Communication is specifically designed for CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations. The quarterly newsletter features innovative practices from CARF-CCAC-accredited organizations, answers to frequently asked questions about standards and the accreditation process, useful resources available to accredited providers, upcoming training opportunities, and timely announcements and reminders.

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