April 1, 2008

Local Physiotherapy Clinic Receives CARF Recognition

Barrie, Ontario – Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centres, has achieved the highest level of recognition by becoming a CARF accredited rehabilitation facility. (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. (CARF)

A facility accredited by CARF has demonstrated an interest in and commitment to establishing and maintaining high standards of physiotherapy and rehabilitation practice. When an organization is accredited, the public is assured that you are committed to continually improving the quality of your services and your organization's focus is on service outcomes, customer feedback and satisfaction. It demonstrates that you offer a higher degree of internal quality.

The process involves completing written modules that cover all facets of a rehabilitation company. An exhaustive 2-day site visit is then performed by three external surveyors. A comprehensive evaluation of the business is completed including interviews with clients, physicians, staff and management.

Athletic Therapist Sarah Button, Operations Manager states, “It was an enormous project which took a full year to complete, the quality and professionalism of our staff really made it all come together for the final approval. We really excelled at every area under review.”

Having this designation is an important asset in the rapidly changing health care field. Health and auto insurance companies have stated that in the future they will only refer their clients to acreditated facilities. Worker Safety Insurance Board has also indicated that they will be seeking accredited clinics for injured workers.