CARF Canada Advanced Performance Measurement
2026-05-20 09:00 - 2026-05-21 16:30 (America/Phoenix) | Simon Fraser University, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B5K3, Canada
This interactive two-day training session takes the mystery out of defining, measuring, and reporting the performance of your programs and services. Canada Advanced Performance Measurement is for organizations seeking first-time CARF accreditation or who are already accredited and want to strengthen and enhance their performance measurement and improvement systems. The training is recommended for senior managers, program managers, quality improvement coordinators, and direct service providers who are involved in planning, monitoring, analyzing, or reporting on organizational performance. Advanced Performance Measurement helps organizations apply quantitative and qualitative approaches to the CARF accreditation standards on performance measurement and performance improvement.

Training materials will be emailed to each registrant one week prior to the training event. For more information, click on the Training Material tab.

All presentations and materials are provided in English.

Register by May 12, 2026 11:45 p.m. PT

CARF 101: Achieving and Maintaining Accreditation in Opioid Treatment Programs
2026-06-03 08:30 - 2026-06-04 16:30 | Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 N High Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States
Registration opens March 13, 2026.

This two-day in-person session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for first-time CARF accreditation and those looking for a refresher. Participants will receive an introduction to CARF’s peer-review approach, learn how to navigate the standards manual, and gain valuable insights into the survey process and what to expect.

The training includes a comprehensive review of the standards that comprise the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework, which reflects a logical and action-oriented approach to support continuous improvement in business management and service delivery; and the Section 2 standards, which support the active participation of persons served in the planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the services offered, as well as a commitment to quality outcomes. An overview of program standards is also included, with discussion of practical examples of conformance. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about examples and best practices for standards implementation, connect with training faculty one-on-one, and network and exchange insights with other provider participants.

A standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.

Each registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email, one week prior to the training event. For more information, click on the Training Material tab.

All presentations and materials are provided in English.

CARF 2026: Transforming Outcomes Data into Management Information Institute
2026-07-23 08:30 - 2026-07-24 16:30 | Park MGM Las Vegas, 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
This two-day institute guides participants through the steps to plan a program of outcomes management and quality improvement. Participants will learn the foundations of outcomes measurement, selection of appropriate measures, strategies for implementing a measurement program, data analysis techniques, and action planning. Upon completion, participants will have the tools to design and implement a performance management system. The Transforming Outcomes institute is appropriate for administrators, data managers, directors of quality improvement, program managers, information management specialists, and direct service providers.

All presentations and materials are provided in English.

Changes to $1089.00 after Thursday, July 9, 2026.

CARF 101: Achieving and Maintaining Accreditation in Opioid Treatment Programs
2026-10-22 08:30 - 2026-10-23 16:30 | Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Registration opens June 26, 2026.

This two-day in-person session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for first-time CARF accreditation and those looking for a refresher. Participants will receive an introduction to CARF’s peer-review approach, learn how to navigate the standards manual, and gain valuable insights into the survey process and what to expect.

The training includes a comprehensive review of the standards that comprise the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework, which reflects a logical and action-oriented approach to support continuous improvement in business management and service delivery; and the Section 2 standards, which support the active participation of persons served in the planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the services offered, as well as a commitment to quality outcomes. An overview of program standards is also included, with discussion of practical examples of conformance. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about examples and best practices for standards implementation, connect with training faculty one-on-one, and network and exchange insights with other provider participants.

A standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.

Each registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email, one week prior to the training event. For more information, click on the Training Material tab.

All presentations and materials are provided in English.
