Field reviews

CARF has an interdisciplinary approach when introducing or revising standards. CARF develops all proposed standards (new or revised) with input from field experts and posts them online for an open feedback period called a field review. We invite service providers, consumers, caregivers, payers/regulators, insurers, and others to provide anonymous feedback on the standards.

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Active field reviews

The Problem Gambling Specialty Designation standards for Behavioral Health and Opioid Treatment Programs are open for public input.

This field review closes on Monday, October 26, 2026.

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No additional field reviews planned for 2026

2026

  • Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Opioid Treatment Program: Trauma-Informed Care Specialty Designation
  • Child and Youth Services, Employment and Community Services: Behavior Analytic Services

2025

  • Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Opioid Treatment Program: Integrated Behavioral Health/Primary Care Specialty Designation and Health Home
  • Medical Rehabilitation: Disorders of Consciousness
  • Behavioral Health: Sobering Centers

2024

  • Aging Services, Continuing Care Retirement Community: Palliative and End-of-Life Care
  • Child and Youth Services, Employment and Community Services: Shelter Programs

2023

  • Medical Rehabilitation: Concussion Rehabilitation Programs

2022

  • Aging Services: Residential Communities
  • All accreditation areas: Information and Communication Technologies
  • Behavioral Health: Crisis Programs
  • Child and Youth Services: Crisis Programs
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