Behavioral health programs at Worcester s Open Sky Community Services have received top accreditation from the third-party group Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International, the nonprofit announced on Wednesday.
CARF International awarded the behavior health programs a three-year accreditation, which marks the highest level awarded by the organization, according to Open Sky.
In notifying Open Sky of the award, CARF highlighted the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the support it provided for frontline workers. CARF pulled responses from peer organizations, funders and Open Sky staff.
“I was particularly struck by the fact that a number of staff members mentioned how well we handle conflict and differing opinions,” said President and CEO Ken Bates in a statement. “The willingness to entertain different viewpoints is, as CARF noted, an important indication of Open SKy’s commitment to continuous improvement.”