2008 EPAS Handbook old

  • Release Date06/30/2009
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2.3.7. COA Decisions for Commissioner Visit II
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After reviewing the program’s Benchmark II document, the Benchmark II Review Brief submitted by the commissioner making Commission Visit II (including the commissioner’s recommendation), and the program’s response to Benchmark II Review Brief, COA makes one of three decisions:

  1. Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status. COA finds that the program is in compliance with Benchmark II and grants the program a second year in candidacy. The decision letter instructs the program to prepare Benchmark III in preparation for its
    Commissioner Visit III. A commissioner will contact the program to arrange the visit.
  2. Defer a Decision on a Second Year of Candidacy Status and Request Clarifying Information. COA decides to defer a decision when the program’s documentation is insufficient to make a decision. A deferral is for one meeting only. Before the next
    commission meeting the program is expected to submit the documentation or clarification necessary for COA to make a decision.
  3. Remove From Candidacy Status. A program is removed from candidacy status if COA finds the program’s Benchmark II document to be inadequate. The program has two options in response to the decision: (1) to accept the decision and apply for candidacy by submitting a Benchmark I document or (2) to appeal by requesting a reconsideration of the decision. The program must notify its accreditation specialist in writing which option it intends to pursue. If the program accepts the decision, it may submit a Benchmark I document and apply for candidacy status no earlier than the second COA meeting following the one at which COA made its decision.
Document Date: June 30, 2009
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