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For some organizations,
the process of accreditation can leave you
wondering where to begin. As well, some
organizations don't have access to a person
dedicated to getting their organization
ready for accreditation. For organizations
who need it, we have a new service that will
soon become available. We will now be
offering Gap Analysis.
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WHAT IS GAP ANALYSIS?
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Gap Analysis is an evaluation
of the evidence base that supports your
practices. One of our CORE Support staff
will go to your site and spend up to two
days performing a brief evaluation of your
evidence based practices based on the
information provided. They will walk through your
facility and view the On-Site
Observations, take a look at your
Policy and Procedure Manual, and view
your Files and Documents.
The CORE Support staff will evaluate the
information they see based on our Standards
and Tools, and when the analysis is
completed, will provide you with a report
detailing the positive aspects of your
practices as well as identify any gaps that
were found. This report will give you a
breakdown of the areas that need to be
addressed before the pre-site and will also
provide you with an opportunity to ask the
CORE Support staff any questions you may
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review and what you can expect. Once the Gap
Analysis is complete, you are left with a targeted list of
areas to work on as well as areas in which you excel, which
will provide you with a road map for the successful
completion of your accreditation.
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WHO CAN REQUEST A GAP ANALYSIS?
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Any organization undergoing accreditation can
purchase this service, from the time they apply to six
months before the on-site. Having the Gap Analysis completed
at least 6 months before the on-site ensures that you will
have enough time to make any necessary changes to your
program and display a Pattern of Practice in the
area.
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WHAT IF MORE SUPPORT IS NEEDED?
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Gap analysis is designed to act as a
complementary tool to your accreditation, supplying you with
areas we have found that may need more work. If you require
further assistance to create your policy and procedure,
files and documents, or help with the implementation of your
changes in practice, we can provide you with a list of
individuals who can provide you with further
assistance.
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WHAT IS THE COST OF A GAP ANALYSIS?
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The cost of a Gap Analysis is $1800 plus
applicable taxes and travel expenses. This fee covers:
A CORE Support Staff present on-site for up to 2 days
A review of your On-Site Observations, Policy and Procedure
Manual, Files and Documents
An exit interview detailing the results of the Gap Analysis
A report with the results of the Gap Analysis to be used by
the organization, provided within 10 days of the conclusion
of the review
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| Please be advised: Having a Gap
Analysis performed on your program does not guarantee the
accreditation status of your program when the on-site is
conducted. The report that is created for the Gap Analysis
will not be taken into account during the on-site or the
accreditation panel. As the evaluation is based on
information provided by the organization, we cannot guarantee that all gaps will
be found during the course of the Gap Analysis and the
program is responsible for continuing to evaluate themselves
during the course of the self-study period. The list of
individuals provided by CAC for continued support are not
part of CAC but are contractors that other organizations
have used to support their process. The use of these
individuals cannot guarantee a successful outcome but are a
resource you may choose to utilize. |
