Friday, October 11, 2002, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. SURVIVING AND MAKING THE MOST OF THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS Martha Parks, Child and Family Services of Newport County, Rhode Island Session Description: The workshop will emphasize the importance of preparation: defining policies and procedures, establishing measurable goals and objectives and developing necessary documentation forms for program directors who are a part of their organization’s JCAHO, Council on Accreditation or other formal accreditation process. Learning Objectives: 1. Define program policies and procedures 2. Develop measurable goals and objectives 3. Document program activities 4. Communicate program strengths 5. Achieve successful program accreditation Level:  All Conference Theme(s): Balance, Opportunity, Reflection