AHRC Nassau COMPASS Empowers people to live fulfilling lives. Together with Family-Friends-Community July 2024 Semi Annual Report Recognized by CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership with Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation With Distinction Working toward a world of dignity, opportunity and community for all people
AHRC Nassau Recertified as a Compass Agency!
The annual Compass Validation was conducted the week of May 8, 2024 by the NYS Division of Quality Improvement (DQI) and Bureau of Program Certification. This is an annual review to ensure AHRC Nassau continues to meet all the state Compass criteria as well as the standards set forth in AHRC Nassau’s Compass Management Plan. The review lasted three days with outstanding results and AHRC Nassau was recertified. The auditors participated in a variety of activities. They interviewed advocates and board members, attended various empowerment events including the POMs Rally and Voice for Choice initiative. The team also attended house and family meetings, council meetings, and many other events. There was tremendous focus on person-centered initiatives. The auditors were impressed by the level of quality of improvement throughout the agency at all levels, and praised the activities and staff that encourage each person to take control of their life. They noted the people supported by AHRC Nassau have significant input into the operations of the agency. During the Validation Visit, the auditors also visited various sites and conducted joint surveys with AHRC Nassau’s Regulatory Affairs Department. OPWDD recommended adding a formal tracking procedure to the complaint process and uploading the incident reporting 149. Both have been initiated and will be adopted into policy. Congratulations and thank you to the Councils, Board of Directors, the Compass Committee and all stakeholders!