Complete the survey<\/b><\/a> to provide feedback. Feedback could address the clarity of requirements, the feasibility of providing documentation, or the importance of the Standards & Measures to the VRHS field. You may provide feedback on as few or as many measures as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHighlights of the VRHS Reaccreditation Standards & Measures <\/b>
\nThe Standards were developed with input from the field, including perspectives from a recent Think Tank hosted by PHAB with subject matter experts. The proposed Standards:<\/p>\n\n- embeds equity<\/strong>, which was not included in the Standards for Initial VRHS Accreditation;<\/li>\n
- incorporates updated guidance around infrastructure, including workforce<\/strong>, based on Version 2022;<\/li>\n
- and includes data modernization<\/strong> concepts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Background<\/strong>
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