CAPRSS Accreditation

About the Resourcebook

About the Peer Reviewer Manual

About the Accreditation Review Manual

About the Site Visit Prep Guide

What is the Council on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services?

The Accreditation Program

Purpose of Accreditation

Benefits of Accreditation

Difference Between Accreditation and Certification

Step 1: Learn About Accreditation Process

Step 2: Determine Accreditation Readiness

Step 3: Prepare for Core Accreditation

Step 4: Become a Candidate for Core Accreditation

Step 5: Complete and Submit Program Inventory

Step 6: Prepare for and Host the Peer Review Site Visit

Step 7: Receive Accreditation Determination

Core Standards: Summary (v1.1)

Optional Standards (v0.1): Summary

Before the Site Visit

During the Site Visit

After the Site Visit

Accreditation Review: The Three Parts

Peer Review

Who is Involved in the Peer Review Process?

Who are the CAPRSS Peer Reviewers?

Role of the Peer Reviewer

Key Milestones in the Peer Review Process

Maintaining Confidentiality

Consultative Role

Team Leader Tasks

Pre-site Visit Review

The Site Visit

Sample Agenda

Conducting Interviews

The Score Sheets

Following the Site Visit

The Summary Report

Performance Improvement Plan

Committee Review

Committee Responsibilities

Expectations of the Committee

Accreditation Outcomes (v1.0)

Key Tasks in Candidacy Process

Candidacy Work Plan Template

Program Inventory Document Checklist

Sample Accreditation Self Assessment

Site Visit Workplan Template

Resource Room Documents Checklist

Sample Peer Review Site Visit Agenda

Sample Peer Reviewer Score Sheets

Sample Core Accreditation Final Report

Peer Reviewer Description

Accreditation Review Committee Description

CAPRSS Information Release Policy

Complaints Against Accreditation Candidates or Accredittees

Confidentiality Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Peer Reviewer Code of Conduct