The Value of NISC Accreditation NISC is setting the standard for the future of senior centers Lowcountry Senior Center Charleston SC Accredited in 2005 2010 2015 National Institute of Senior Centers ID: 720425
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National Senior Center AccreditationSlide2
The Value of NISC AccreditationSlide3
NISC is setting
the standard for the future of senior centers!
Lowcountry Senior Center, Charleston S.C.
Accredited in 2005, 2010, 2015
National Institute of Senior CentersSlide4
Official Recognition that a Senior Center is:
meeting its mission
in compliance with national standards
a viable, fundable, and a qualified provider
Assures consumers
Educate community on the value of our senior center!
What is Accreditation?Slide5
Accreditation
First Steps
Explore AccreditationInvolve Others in Decision
Download Accreditation Workbook
File Notice of Self-AssessmentSlide6
Select Committee:
Experts from for-profit
and non profit
businesses
Partners
S
enior Service Organizations
Academia
C
ivic organizations
Local government
Older adults
The Self-Assessment CommitteeSlide7
Format your structure
Hold Orientation
Teams Meet
The Self-Assessment CommitteeSlide8
What needs to be developed?
What needs to be updated?
What needs to be implemented?
Gather Material
Put together Document Review Notebooks
Format Your To-Do ListSlide9
NOTEBOOKS INCLUDES:
Senior Center Profile
Center/Process DescriptionTable of contents
Each standard’s items
Workbook pages
PUT TOGETHER
4 NOTEBOOKS:National Accreditation OfficeOn-site Peer Reviewer Off-site Peer ReviewerCopy for Your Center
The Peer Review NotebooksSlide10
Organizing the Peer Review Notebook
Organizing the
Document Review Notebook
Document Checklist order
Set up a good system
Use front & back copying
Limit pocket pagesLarge document - use table of contents Do not use staplesUse only 1 (or 2) example where neededDo not use plastic
sleevesProvide a good color picture of centerSlide11
PROCESS
Send one notebook to National Accreditation office for their review
Peer Reviewers are recruited and Senior Center is notifiedSenior Center sends a notebooks to each Peer Reviewers
The Peer Review NotebooksSlide12
Work With On-Site Peer Reviewer to Develop Site Visit Agenda & Meeting Schedule
Include Off-Site Peer Reviewer in Schedule for Input With On-Site Reviewer
Organize Local Lodging, Transportation & Meals for On-Site ReviewerAnnounce the On-Site Reviewer’s Visit to Media, Stakeholders, Board, Volunteers & Participants Then Welcome Accordingly
The
On-Site Peer
Review Slide13
On-site review
Tour center
Review Documents Meet self-assessment committee
On-site confers with
Off-site
Indicators
required to be metExit interview conductedPeer Review ProcessSlide14
Report written by
On-site Peer Reviewer
Submitted to Accreditation BoardBoard evaluates & makes decision
The Peer Review Process
Congratulations
!Slide15
Take the time
necessary to do a good job.
Keep on a schedule – don’t let it get lost!Make sure the community is involved
Prepare the
required documents
during the self-assessment.
Call if you have questions!Accreditation RemindersSlide16
The Nine National Standards OverviewSlide17
The Principle
The Rationale
The Standard CriteriaThe Workbook Section
Each Standard has 4 PartsSlide18
A senior center shall have a written mission statement, goals and objectives, and action plans consistent with the senior center philosophy.
Standard 1 Purpose and PlanningSlide19
A senior center shall serve as a focal point in the community by participating in cooperative community planning, establishing cooperative service delivery systems and providing information and referral services.
Standard 2 Community ConnectionsSlide20
The method of operation of a senior center should be to create effective relationships among the participants, staff, governing structure and the community.
Standard 3 GovernanceSlide21
A senior center shall have clear administrative and human resource policies and procedures that contribute to the effective management of its operation.
Standard 4 Administration and Human ResourcesSlide22
A senior center’s program shall provide a broad range of group and individual activities and serves that respond to the needs and interests of older adults, their families, and caregivers in the community or service area
Standard 5 Program Development
and ImplementationSlide23
A senior center shall have appropriate and adequate arrangements to evaluate its programs, services, and their delivery. Evaluation is the catalyst for change and growth.
Standard 6 EvaluationSlide24
A senior center shall practice sound fiscal planning, management of assets, and maintenance of information.
Standard 7 Fiscal and Asset ResponsibilitySlide25
A senior center shall keep complete records that provide a picture of its daily weekly, and yearly operations.
Standard 8 Records and ReportsSlide26
A senior center shall establish facilities that promote effective program operation and provide for the health, safety, and comfort of participants, staff, and community.
Standard 9 Facility and Operations
North Shore Senior Center
, Northfield
, IL
Accredited 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013Slide27
Accreditation is
Official Recognition that your
Senior Center is:Meeting
its
mission
In
compliance with national standardsA viable, fundable, and a qualified providerAccreditation BenefitsSlide28
“Within three months, we began to reap
the benefits.”
Sheila SalyerManager
Tallahassee Senior Services
Tallahassee, FL
Accreditation BenefitsSlide29
Organize your efforts
Assure quality of service
Create an ethical organization
Palatine Township Senior Center
Palatine, IL
Accredited 2006,
2011, 2015Accreditation BenefitsSlide30
“Gave us a formal, systematic, organized process to look at our entire operation which improved our focus and gave clear information to assist in future planning”
Larry Erlandson
Evergreen Commons
Holland, MI
Accreditation BenefitsSlide31
Creates community dialog
Collaborated planning
Self evaluationExpert input
Direction & To Do list
Accreditation Benefits
Center in the Park, Philadelphia, PA
Accredited 2003, 2009, 2014Slide32
“
The enthusiasm and dedication that has been demonstrated by our committee towards meeting these standards of excellence is inspiring”
Kathy SporreFergus Falls, MN
Accreditation BenefitsSlide33
Enhances your image
Pride
AwarenessCredibility
Strengthens Relationships
Enhanced Applications
Assures Consumers
Accreditation BenefitsGov. Mark Warner of Virginia applauds Senior Center Inc. (Charlottesville, VA) on NISC accreditationAccredited 2002, 2007, 2013Slide34
“…this gives us amazing leverage in the form of national prestige and promotion. When I write grants, we will be much more attractive to the grantors. It will help us tremendously in our fund-raising attempts
.”
Paula Dolan-Pare
Dennis
, MA
Accreditation BenefitsSlide35
Lead Your Center & Community
My work through the re-accreditation process allowed me an inside look to the dedicated staff and excellent programming you offer. I am in awe of your willingness to look deeply into NESCO and find ways to improve something that is already so excellent. You are an amazing leader for this organization.North/Eastside
Senior CoalitionCity of Madison AlderpersonSlide36
“ The most rewarding benefit of accreditation is the process and an action plan for achieving a bright future.”
Christine Beatty
Madison, WI
Create a Bright FutureSlide37
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For more information on National Senior Center Accreditation Go to www.NCOA.org
For more informationSlide38
The Work of NISC
Strengthening Senior Centers
Engaging Senior Centers in NCOA’s
Mission to improve the health and economic security of older adults
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NISC is the only
national organization
solely focused on the needs of the senior center professional
National Institute of Senior CentersSlide40
NISC Connects You
to a national network
of professional support and
innovative solutions
National Institute of Senior CentersSlide41
NISC is setting
the standard for the future of senior centers
Lowcountry Senior Center, Charleston S.C.
Accredited in 2005 & 2010, 2015
National Institute of Senior Centers