The Behavior Health Center of Excellence® (BHCOE®) is an international accrediting body created to meet accreditation needs specific to the delivery of behavior analysis. The BHCOE’s accreditation requirements undergo regular review according to international standards for organizations that grant accreditation. All BHCOE requirements and survey content are reviewed annually by content experts. BHCOE Accreditation ® is a certification given to an applied behavior analysis provider once it has demonstrated it has met and continues to meet an assortment of clinical and administrative standards as determined by an independent third-party evaluator.
The concept of accrediting Applied Behavior Analysis organizations began in 2009 when a large ABA organization became insolvent and left hundreds of families without services. As a response to this insolvency, a transparency committee was formed by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and began identifying quality measures for ABA providers through the California Regional Centers.
A five-year pilot project occurred between 2009-2014 to provide the state with additional information about quality assurance metrics for behavioral organizations. Subsequently, a group of behavior analysts originally involved in the DDS Pilot Project came together in August 2015 to formalize the BHCOE as an international accrediting body and began globally discussing and shaping the Quality Assurance Standards and BHCOE Accreditation Program.
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Laws may require certain health care providers to acquire accreditation for their organization. Those organizations already accredited by BHCOE may be compliant and need not undergo any additional surveys or inspections. Please inquire for information on your commercial insurance provider and whether BHCOE Accreditation is accepted for behavior services.
Benchmark Progress
What’s your impact? Businesses across the US use the BHCOE Accreditation to benchmark their performance and set goals for continuous improvement. The clinical audit is a great tool to help your organization become a more sustainable company. Think of it as a regular check-up to see how clinically and administratively healthy you are and how you’ve improved.
Attract Talent
BHCOE’s meet the highest standards of verified clinical quality, transparency, and accountability. Collectively, BHCOE’s lead a growing movement of behavioral health providers that aim to increase the collective quality of services across the United States. Through the power of their collective voice, one day all companies will meet quality standards to ensure effective treatment, and clinical quality for all consumers.
Differentiate from the Ordinary
A recent study conducted by Northwestern University, School of Business, surveyed parents of children with autism and/or related disorders about their satisfaction with their ABA services.
“Our research found that parents of children with autism and related disorders utilize on average six service providers for their child [before finding one that is effective].” The BHCOE distinction helps you stand out as a provider that cares about quality, consumer satisfaction, and staff satisfaction.
Negotiate Higher Reimbursement Rates
The BHCOE Accreditation is great for business owners who want to command higher valuations, achieve greater impact, and build a company that lasts. The BHCOE Accreditation represents a company that scales with integrity and sustainability, and that offers consumer satisfaction and effective treatment at the forefront of treatment. The BHCOE quality standards help ensure that BHCOE’s meet all three of these objectives. BHCOE’s stand out to funding sources or potential investors as more ethical and sustainable. Ask us about one of our BHCOE’s that was recently acquired.
Generate Press
Every BHCOE has a compelling story. We help tell it. Our providers span across the United States, serve hundreds of consumers, and employ thousands of employees. Our BHCOE’s were highlighted in local news sources across the United States and were represented in over 25 unique professional conferences just in 2015. By increasing your visibility as a quality behavioral health provider, your business can stand out amongst its peers and competitors. We help highlight your quality services to your local funding sources and partners in your region.
