AC-MRDD accredits programs or agencies that serve persons with developmental disabilities.

AC-MRDD accredits programs or agencies that serve persons with developmental disabilities.

• A. True
• B. Only hospitals
• C. False
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

Accreditation of developmental disability services centers on ensuring providers meet established standards for quality, safety, and person-centered care. AC-MRDD serves as an accrediting body for programs and agencies that serve people with developmental disabilities, and its scope includes a wide range of settings beyond hospitals—such as residential facilities, day programs, and community-based supports. Achieving accreditation signals ongoing quality improvement, qualified staff, rights protection, proper documentation, and safe, effective services. Because of this broader scope, the statement is true. It is not limited to hospitals.

Accreditation of developmental disability services centers on ensuring providers meet established standards for quality, safety, and person-centered care. AC-MRDD serves as an accrediting body for programs and agencies that serve people with developmental disabilities, and its scope includes a wide range of settings beyond hospitals—such as residential facilities, day programs, and community-based supports. Achieving accreditation signals ongoing quality improvement, qualified staff, rights protection, proper documentation, and safe, effective services. Because of this broader scope, the statement is true. It is not limited to hospitals.