Narconon Arrowhead has undergone extensive and rigorous inspection and
has earned certification for its high quality standards and effective
methodology from the prestigious Rehabilitation Accreditation
Commission, previously known as the Commission on the Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Title 43A, Section 3-415(F) of the Oklahoma Statutes provides that
certified services for alcohol- or drug-dependent persons shall be in
compliance with standards developed by: Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO); the Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); or approved medical
and professional standards as determined by the Board of Mental Health
and Substance Abuse Services (Department of Mental Health). Narconon
Arrowhead was first accredited by CARF in 1992 and has maintained its
accreditation since that time.
July 11, 2002
Mr. Gary W. Smith, CCDC
Executive Director Narconon of Oklahoma, Inc.
dba Narconon Arrowhead
HC 67, Box 5
Canadian, Oklahoma 74425
Dear Mr. Smith:
It is my pleasure to inform you that your organization has been
accredited by CARF for a period of three years for the following
programs:
Alcohol and Other Drug Programs
Detoxification
Residential Treatment
This accreditation will extend through June 2005. This achievement is
an indication of your organization's dedication and commitment to
improving the quality of the lives of the people receiving services.
Services, personnel, and documentation clearly indicate that present
conditions show an established pattern of total operation and are likely
to be maintained or improved in the foreseeable future.
Your organization should take pride in achieving this high level of
accreditation. CARF will recognize this accomplishment in its listing of
organizations with accreditation, and we encourage you to make this
accomplishment known throughout your community. Communication of this to
referral and funding sources, the media, and local and federal
government officials will enhance their respect for and trust in your
organization and its capabilities and may increase referrals. Enclosed
are some materials which will help you to publicize this achievement.
The survey report is intended to support a continuation of the
quality improvement of your programs. It contains comments on your
organization's strengths as well as suggestions and recommendations. A
quality improvement plan demonstrating your efforts to implement the
survey recommendations must be submitted within the next 90 days to
retain accreditation. Guidelines and the form for completing the plan
are enclosed for your use.
In about five weeks, your organization will be sent a Certificate of
Accreditation. In order to be certain that our information is correct,
it is important that you complete and return the enclosed Certificate
Order Form promptly. Please note that you may use this form to order
additional copies of the certificate.
If you have any questions regarding your organization's
accreditation, you are encouraged to seek support from Lisa Palmer, MPH,
Resource Specialist in the Behavioral Health Customer Service Unit, at
extension 129.
We encourage your organization to continue to fully and productively
use the CARF standards on an ongoing basis. We commend you for your
commitment to achieve accreditation and your consistent efforts to
improve the quality of your programs. We look forward to continuing to
work with your organization in the future.
Sincerely,
Brian J. Boon, Ph.D.
President/CEO
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