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vHAUNG6011

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on: Jul 12, 2018
Explain how the Addiction Severity Index is used to measure outcomes for the client.

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SAMHSA offers three resources to substance abuse treatment programs: the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices, and the National Outcome Measures. Would these resources be part of the quality improvement or the utilization management process for the facility?


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mjenn52

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Through an interview process with the client, the technician administering the tool uses the client's responses to assign a severity score. The score is mathematically weighted and can be used to measure outcomes.

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quality improvement


vHAUNG6011

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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