Marketing Assistance Credibility and distinction gained through the certificate of accreditation and inclusion on the accredited services list. Recognition by peers and ability to stay abreast of current professional practice. The site visit begins with a brief opening conference followed by a tour of the key areas and vehicles and pre-arranged interviews with program personnel. During the closing conference, Site Surveyors will outline areas of excellence and areas not in compliance with accreditation standards. Site Surveyors do not discuss accreditation actions since all accreditation decisions are made by the Board of Directors.
Full accreditation is granted for three years.
Withhold accreditation if deficiencies are not corrected within the six month time frame. If action is deferred on an accredited service, the program retains its current accreditation status until a final decision is made. A program is entitled to appeal an accreditation decision when the program feels there were errors in interpretation during the site survey. The program must request an appeal in writing within 30 days of being informed of the accreditation decision. Executive Committee of the Board will review the appeal and decide if a repeat visit is warranted.