Midwest Institute for Addiction Now Among the Highest Accredited Private Rehabs in America

Contact: Scott McKinney                                                          4/8/2014

Phone: 314-569-2253                                                      For Immediate Release

Midwest Institute for Addiction

Now Among the Highest Accredited Private Rehabs in America

Midwest Institute for Addiction, an evidence based and comprehensive treatment center that focuses on the quality of service it provides for individuals dealing with addiction just became one of the highest accredited private alcohol and drug rehab facilities in the United States; having received a 3 Year Accreditation from the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International) for detoxification, intensive outpatient treatment, and outpatient treatment.

What is accreditation?

Accreditation is official recognition that our organization is guided by internationally recognized service standards and best practices. CARF accreditation consists of ongoing consultation and in-depth on-site reviews to help our organization achieve the highest quality of care for our customers. Accreditation demonstrates that our organization has opened its service delivery and business processes to outside scrutiny to improve the quality of our programs. Accreditation is a public statement that our organization strives to ensure that our services are of the highest possible quality.

What does accreditation mean to persons served?

Accreditation demonstrates to customers that our organization is committed to reducing risk, addressing health and safety concerns, respecting cultural and individual preferences, and providing the best possible quality of care. Accreditation demonstrates that our organization values the input of our clients and is accountable to the community. Accreditation demonstrates that our organization has made a specific commitment to put the needs of our residents at the center of everything we do. Accreditation indicates that our organization respects the rights and individuality of our patients.

What is CARF International?

CARF International provides a framework, then consults and advises health and human service organizations to help improve their service quality. CARF International is a nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. Its goal is to ensure that persons served remain at the center of the service delivery process. CARF International is a nonprofit organization that offers accreditation services and support for health and human services programs