Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI)

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These trainings are pre-conference sessions of the SPARK 2023 conference.

Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT): 9 a.m.-Noon ET

The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include:

• An in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process, including key milestones
• An overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards, evidence, and the rating indicators
• How ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process
• Tips on how to get organized and manage the work
• How to prepare for the site visit

Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) 1:30-4:30 p.m. ET

This performance and quality improvement (PQI) training is designed to help organizations pursuing COA Accreditation develop a comprehensive approach to a quality improvement process that will advance an efficient and effective service delivery system and enhance organizational capacity to deliver quality services. This training will demonstrate how quality improvement is a catalyst for successful achievement of strategic goals and program outcomes.

Who Should Participate

• Organization primary contacts
• Senior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation
• Other staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process

Learn more about COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current, and how to get started online.