Accreditation is viewed strategically as a statement to consumers, parents, funders, and the community at large of the organization's competency as a service provider. External factors were also identified. For many service providers, accreditation, or the review of the organization by a third party external review process, is required by the state. Deemed status, or the release of state review, is granted when the organization seeks accreditaiton. In these situations, funders or governmental officials are seeking assurances that public funds are spent in a meaningful and desired way.
Accountability is an important organizational attribute measured through the accreditation process.
Regardless of the motivation, internal or external factors, achieving accreditation status does make a statement about an organization, its board, leadership, and staff. The organization subjects itself to the strenuous review process. It has defined a level of excellence for itself and succeeds in it efforts. Validation, recognition, accountability, focus, energy, value, prestige . The Council regognizes the lifelong nature of quality improvement and has designed its review methodologies to emphasize an ongoing supportive relationship with customers.