A message about Accreditation during COVID-19

We understand that during this novel time of a global pandemic, you're required to get creative with the delivery of content and clinical experiences in order to adequately prepare essential healthcare providers for the coming years. Working remotely, digital simulation, and the use of technology in new ways is our new reality for now. With all of this change, it's likely you'll need to file Substantive Changes, adapt your Systematic Plans of Evaluation, and develop new methods for accreditation compliance. AG Consulting, Ltd. has already been working remotely with clients for the last six years; we use effective methods to communicate, organize projects, and hold people accountable within a digital environment. We have the experience to help you adjust to social distancing norms while remaining compliant. What can we take off your plate? 

Accreditation Consulting & Self-Study Support

Support for Allied Health Programs with initial accreditation; on-going, systematic evaluation; and self-study process management.
​Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) - State Regulatory Boards - Allied Health Accreditors (ABHES, CoARC, JRCERT, etc)

100% Success Rate

Over 15 programs from diplomas to doctorates, throughout the US, in the last 6 years

​"There are no words to express my thanks to you. ​This is the team's moment to shine, but you and I know that their success is a result of your diligence and ​willingness ​to teach, mentor, and raise the bar."​
- Dean of LPN, ADN & RCT Programs

Accreditation Consultant Services

​Customized plans that work with your budget, your culture, and your resources.

Periodic Self-Studies

We have experience with clients in every stage of accreditation: from initial accreditation to re-accreditation, and follow-up reports with special site visits - we're here to help! We work with your faculty to positively convey your program's achievements and plans for enhancement to evaluators. Throughout the process we're educating your instructors about the benefits of program-level evaluation, coaching faculty to author the self-study report and collect supporting evidence, and preparing your team for onsite visits. Expect objective feedback regarding your program's compliance, plus recommendations to strengthen any areas of concern. 

Written Evaluation Plans

Cumbersome collection procedures, disengaged faculty and ambiguous data are all signs of an ineffective plan. We work with clients to update - or create- systematic evaluation plans that work. Bottom line, your plan should be practical (functional and efficient) to implement, and the process should elicit useful feedback. Take it a step further: consider a Master Plan that integrates all of your accrediting body (parent organization, government and national association) requirements into one plan to eliminate redundancy. 

"A great option for last minute help & tight budgets."

Comprehensive SSR Review

This flat-rate review of your Self-Study Report includes a thorough appraisal of your compliance with recommendations for enhancement, along with a detailed proofreading and professional formatting of your report and appendices in compliance with accreditation requirements. You will receive a polished report that leaves ​a professional impression on peer-evaluators. 

If time permits, opt for an Initial Rough Draft Review, which provides you with constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement prior to the completion of your report. Wouldn’t it be nice to have more time to address potential problems?

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Advantages of Hiring a Consultant​

​​​People respond to experience. “This is what I have been telling my faculty from the beginning, but it means something else coming from an expert.”

Invaluable input from an external party. “We are grateful to have your fresh eyes. You picked up on things we missed, because this is just too personal.”  “Because of you, we realized we forgot to include an entire section about our processes for evaluating student learning outcomes.  We knew we did the work, but it took you to realize we didn’t discuss it in the report.”

An extra set of hands... eyes, ears and a brain. "I have no idea how my administration thought I was going to be able to do this alone, on top of the full plate I already deal with every day.”
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​Experience saves time. “I don’t know why we didn’t have this done sooner.  It would have saved a lot of headaches.  We’ll be in touch in five years for our next seven year report!” ​

* AG Consulting, Ltd is an independent organization and is not affiliated with any accrediting body. *
There is no relationship between the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing ​(ACEN) and the services provided by AG Consulting, Ltd. ACEN does not endorse the services of any particular consultant or consultants.