Dell Children’s Rehabilitation Program Earns CARF Designation

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Program at Dell Children’s Medical Center is thrilled to announce that it has officially earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).  

CARF is an independent, nonprofit organization that serves as the gold standard for rehabilitation medicine internationally. The DCMC IPR team underwent a rigorous application process followed by an intensive, two-day on-site evaluation with two surveyors in late February. As part of this process, the surveyors spoke with multiple providers, leaders, and staff from across DCMC as well as patients, parents, and caregivers. 

By achieving CARF accreditation, the inpatient rehabilitation team demonstrated a strong commitment to upholding internationally recognized standards in caring for patients and families. This accreditation places our program in an elite category of pediatric providers. Nationally, only 20 percent of children’s hospitals hold CARF accreditation. Within Texas, DCMC is now the third pediatric inpatient rehab program to achieve this distinction and the only one in Central Texas.

During the survey, CARF representatives reported that the inpatient rehabilitation team demonstrated “a strong culture rooted in compassion, teamwork, and community engagement. The inpatient rehabilitation [program] is powered by an exceptional team whose strength comes from true collaboration and a shared sense of purpose. . . . Their collective commitment makes the unit not just effective but genuinely inspiring.”

The inpatient rehabilitation team will host a hospital-wide reception on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to celebrate this achievement.