Why NORFA Accredidation?ite
Exceptional Staff
Our surveyors complete a rigorous training program to ensure compliance and ongoing training. Surveyor education is the backbone of our program.
Regular Updates
NORFA is proud to provide updates for accredited facilities of NORFA standards so our clients will stay informed of policy changes and patient needs.
Patient Oriented
NORFA fosters a company culture based on the patient, including: Quality of care, environment, security of information, patient feedback and best practices among all facilities seeking accreditation.
Cost Effective
NORFA's accreditation program is affordable and has excellent customer satisfaction.
Prevent Patient Infection and Increase Safety
Patient safety is monitored through on-going facility reviews and infection control in-services implemented by NORFA Accredited rehab agencies.
Build Community Awareness
NORFA Accreditation demonstrates an organization's commitment by providing the highest-quality care therapy services and documentation standards.
Enhances Competitive Edge
The NORFA accredited agencies will have a marketing advantage with managed care organizations because they prefer to contract with companies that exceed basic Medicare standards.
Reduces Risk and Liability
NORFA accredited agencies conduct routine employee back ground checks and Federal Data Bank quarries to determine if any sanctions are present on employees, contract staff and referral sources. Results are reported and acted upon by management. This minimizes risk and may lower the cost of liability insurance
Provides Education
NORFA accredited agencies will receive expert advice and staff education from NORFA on annual basis. NORFA is a resource for effective business practices and enhancement.
Intensive Facility Review
NORFA surveyors are licensed professionals trained on NORFA conditions and standards relevant to your rehabilitation agency.
Who Can Apply for NORFA Accredidation?
Learn more about who we serve
Clinics
A clinic is considered a facility that is established primarily to furnish outpatient physician services and that involves medical services in which the physician is present at all times.
Public Health Agencies
A public health agency is established by the State or local government and the primary function of which is to maintain the health of the population served by performing environmental health services, preventative care, and therapeutic services (in some cases).
Rehabilitation Agencies
A rehabilitation agency provides a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program designed to upgrade the physical functioning of handicapped disabled individuals by bringing specialized rehab staff together to perform as a team.
How Does Accredidatation Work?
Below is the process of how facilities can obtain accreditation through NORFA.