Step 1: Application & Contract
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- Candidate Agency selects Accreditation Manager to oversee the program
- Contract and ILEAC accreditation standards are sent to the agency
- The accreditation fee must be received along with the return contract
- Accreditation Manager receives appropriate training as provided by ILEAC
Step 2: Self Assessment
- Thorough examination of existing policies and procedures.
- In-house system developed to collect information regarding compliance with standards.
- Prepare forms and collect proofs of compliance for each standard.
- Prepares for 2 day on-site assessment by ILEAC Assessors.
Step 3: On-site Assessment
- Agency contacts ILEAC to request the on-site assessment.
- ILEAC selects assessors from an available pool to conduct the on-site assessment.
- ILEAC makes all lodging and per diem arrangements for the assessment team (if applicable).
- Assessors review all standards and verify the agency’s compliance with those standards through file review, interview, observation, etc.
- The assessment team provides ILEAC with a formal written report regarding their findings during the on-site.
- The candidate agency is provided a copy of the final report from ILEAC.
- Assessor Team approves or denies accreditation request.
Step 4: Maintaining Compliance
- Accreditation must be maintained on an annual basis with reaccreditation audits to be scheduled every year
- The reaccreditation fee must be paid prior to scheduling the audit
- Agencies who find themselves in non-compliance with a particular standard(s) should contact ILEAC immediately.
- Agencies must continue to comply with established standards and collect proofs of compliance for file building and future re-accreditation on-sites.