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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CT;
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm MT; 12:00 pm – 1:00 PT
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You asked, and we listened! Based on attendee feedback, IPRC is offering a follow-up presentation to pair with the information presented on January 6, 2026. This webinar will provide information on the new Disorders of Consciousness Program Standards in greater detail.

Please join us as IPRC again hosts special guest Terry Carolan from CARF International to explain the new Disorders of Consciousness Program Standards.

Presenter Bio:

Terrence Carolan
Terrence Carolan, Managing Director of the Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services accreditation areas at the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), has more than 20 years of experience as a provider, administrator, and educator in the human services field. Terry joined CARF after working in clinical and administrative leadership positions within Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Division and the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation since 2001. Terry was a CARF surveyor for 10 years and holds a degree in physical therapy from Simmons College in Boston. He also recently completed his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Discuss the CARF International Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) Program Standards in detail; and
  • Identify the process for applying for Accreditation for a Disorders of Consciousness Specialty Program.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team; attendees do not need to be CARF Certified in order to attend.

Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CT;
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm MT; 12:00 pm – 1:00 PT
Register Here

You asked, and we listened! Based on attendee feedback, IPRC is offering a follow-up presentation to pair with the information presented on January 6, 2026. This webinar will provide information on the new Disorders of Consciousness Program Standards in greater detail.

Please join us as IPRC again hosts special guest Terry Carolan from CARF International to explain the new Disorders of Consciousness Program Standards.

Presenter Bio:

Terrence Carolan
Terrence Carolan, Managing Director of the Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services accreditation areas at the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), has more than 20 years of experience as a provider, administrator, and educator in the human services field. Terry joined CARF after working in clinical and administrative leadership positions within Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Division and the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation since 2001. Terry was a CARF surveyor for 10 years and holds a degree in physical therapy from Simmons College in Boston. He also recently completed his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Discuss the CARF International Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) Program Standards in detail; and
  • Identify the process for applying for Accreditation for a Disorders of Consciousness Specialty Program.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team; attendees do not need to be CARF Certified in order to attend.

Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) recently convened an International Standards Advisory Committee (ISAC) to develop new accreditation standards for an Integrated Primary Care specialty designation. A specialty designation requires a program seeking accreditation to meet an additional set of standards that reflects its expertise in a specific type of service delivery or for a specific population of persons served. Integrating primary care into a mental health or substance use disorder program allows the program to holistically address the behavioral health, physical health, and social needs of the persons served, enhance the level of care provided, and improve outcomes for the persons served. Through the efforts of the ISAC, the program standards for Health Home were also updated. The final standards will be published in CARF’s 2026 standards manuals for Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, and Opioid Treatment Programs.

CARF is seeking comments on each of the proposed descriptions and standards. The deadline to submit comments is Tuesday, February 25.