{"id":11385,"date":"2025-03-31T09:26:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fortis-cyber.com\/web\/?p=11385"},"modified":"2025-03-31T11:13:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T16:13:57","slug":"carf-compliance-ohiomhas-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortis-cyber.com\/web\/2025\/03\/31\/carf-compliance-ohiomhas-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"CARF Compliance &amp; OhioMHAS Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fortis-cyber.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1195496571-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Doctor performs security verification on a laptop, ensuring secure access to sensitive medical data and maintaining patient confidentiality.\" class=\"wp-image-11388\" style=\"width:389px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fortis-cyber.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1195496571-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fortis-cyber.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1195496571-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fortis-cyber.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1195496571-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.fortis-cyber.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1195496571-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fortis-cyber.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1195496571-2048x1364.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/contributor\/208081577\/suriyo?load_type=author&amp;prev_url=detail\">Suriyo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 4, 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 33 into law, setting new standards for behavioral health providers across the state. This legislation significantly impacts certified community behavioral health providers, private psychiatric hospitals, and residential Class 1, 2, and 3 facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As of October 3, 2023, any new behavioral health provider in Ohio must first obtain national accreditation for their applicable services before applying for state certification through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: OhioMHAS. <em>House Bill 33 Requirements for Certification<\/em>. <a class=\"\">mha.ohio.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is CARF Accreditation?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CARF<\/strong> (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) is one of three nationally recognized accrediting bodies accepted by OhioMHAS. The others include:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>COA <\/strong>(Council on Accreditation for Children &amp; Family Services)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TJC<\/strong> (The Joint Commission)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>CARF\u2019s standards promote <strong>person-centered care, risk management, quality improvement, and data-informed decision-making<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> CARF International. <em>About CARF Accreditation<\/em>. <a class=\"\">carf.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters for Ohio Providers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>National accreditation now serves as \u201cevidence of compliance\u201d during the OhioMHAS certification process. While it does not replace licensure, it streamlines the certification process for each site, service, and program a provider operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNational accreditation does not replace state licensure but serves as evidence of compliance\u2026\u201d<br>\u2014 OhioMHAS Source: mha.ohio.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that behavioral health providers must be proactive in building systems, documentation processes, and security practices that meet national standards, not just local ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Fortis Cyber Solutions Can Support Your Accreditation Journey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Achieving CARF accreditation is a complex, multi-step process, and Fortis Cyber Solutions is here to help you succeed. We specialize in cybersecurity and IT managed services for healthcare organizations and have helped many behavioral health providers prepare for and pass their national accreditation audits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how we support you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Compliance Readiness Audits to prepare for CARF or Joint Commission surveys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure IT Infrastructure aligned with HIPAA and industry-specific requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation and EHR optimization to meet record-keeping and reporting standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy development &amp; risk mitigation strategies that align with national accrediting body requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re just starting or are actively preparing for accreditation, our tailored support helps you meet every requirement confidently and on time without being overwhelmed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Ohio&#8217;s push for national accreditation is a game-changer for behavioral health providers. CARF, COA, and TJC are essential to operating in Ohio under the updated legislation. Providers must be proactive, prepared, and compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let Fortis Cyber Solutions be your strategic partner as you pursue CARF accreditation and OhioMHAS certification. We\u2019re proud to support behavioral health organizations in delivering secure, high-quality care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help getting CARF-compliant? Contact us today at fortis-cyber.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 4, 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 33 into law, setting new standards for behavioral health providers across the state. This legislation significantly impacts certified community behavioral health providers, private psychiatric hospitals, and residential Class 1, 2, and 3 facilities. 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