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New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network

 

Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Syracuse VA Medical Center

Accreditation

The Acute Rehab Program has been accredited by CARF, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission.

CARF is a private, not-for-profit organization that accredits programs and services Medical Rehabilitation and other areas. CARF develops and maintains practical and relevant standards of quality for such programs.

What does it mean? CARF is a nationally recognized symbol of quality, meaning that our rehab unit meets the CARF standards of performance.

How do you get accredited? Every three years, CARF will send professionals to conduct an on-site survey to determine if the organization meets their standards.

What are they looking for? They are looking to see if the organization has made a commitment to continually enhance the quality of its services and programs, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Departments

Veterans Service Contact Center
1-888-823-9656
For information on eligibility, VA health care benefits, and enrollment or questions on your billing statement

TelCare
1-888-838-7890
24-hour, toll-free medical advice for enrolled Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-TA LK (8255)

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans Hotline
1-877-4AID-VET
1-877-424-3838

Caregiver Support
1-855-260-3274
For help with caring for a disabled Veteran www.caregiver.va.gov

Reliable Health Information on the Web
www.myhealth.va.gov
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Syracuse VA Medical Center

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