Overview of substance use disorder sud care clinical guidelines. The book delineates the dimensions, requirements and decision rules that comprise asams criteria. Asams recently released national practice guideline for the treatment of opioid use disorder recommends that a patients decision to decline psychosocial treatment or the absence of available psychosocial treatment should not preclude or delay pharmacotherapy, with appropriate medication management. Today fei systems partners with asam and continues to host, support, and maintain continuum for asam and the continuum wits data entry front end. A resource for states developing sud delivery system reforms april 2017. The american society of addiction medicine defines recovery as a process of overcoming both physical and psychological dependence on a. Electronic asam assessments for substance use disorders.
Samhsa s division of pharmacologic therapies dpt, part of the samhsa center for substance abuse treatment csat, is responsible for certifying that an opioid treatment program otp conforms with federal regulations governing treatment for substance use disorders. Expanding knowledge and skills with technology and. Beck, gains, asam are just a few of the evidence based treatment methodologies. Chevy chase, md prweb october 31, 20 the third edition 20 of the asam criteria modernizes standards for treatment of addiction and cooccurring conditions, in line with major advancements in the understanding of the disease of addiction over the past decade. The new asam criteria for the treatment of addictive. The asam criteria software national demonstration launch. Asam also offers both live and online training for clinicians using the asam continuum software and is developing trainings and publications to prepare treatment programs for level of care certification and to strengthen their capacity to deliver evidencebased services that align with the asam criteria standards. Matching patients with substance use disorder to optimal level of care with the asam criteria software. Enhanced substance use disorders standards for behavioral.
An introduction to the asam criteria for patients and families. Overview of substance use disorder care clinical guidelines. Asam continuum is an electronic assessment that allows clinicians and non clinicians. Guiding principles of the asam criteria 20 the asam criteria 20, pp 311 moving from onedimensional to multidimensional assessment. Special considerations in patients with cooccurring 7.
These levels of care provide a standard nomenclature. Oct, 2014 thanks to samhsa, asam is now finalizing its release of the asam criteria software to the entire us treatment field, via behavioral health information technology vendors and large systems. Continuum is a computerguided, structured interview for assessing patients with. Asam patient placement criteriaa teaching tool states create their own criteria casam, masam, nysam, asam in major us mco. For the past two years, the medicaid innovation accelerator program iap has been providing a broad group of state medicaid and behavioral health agencies with a variety of technical support. The software offers data entry screens, data management and clinical decision support cds software. Asam should also be updated during this time to account for any changes to the treatment plan. Below you can opt out of certain categories of communication, allowing you to control what kinds of emails you get.
Once your account is confirmed you will be able to start a membership application or register for courses. Samhsas health it portfolio includes a range of strategies, such as etherapy and erecovery, telehealth and telepsychiatry, webbased virtual recovery services, among others. Innovative pilots speakers do not have any financial relationship with the asam. Find facilities for alcoholism, drug abuseaddiction opiates, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, pcp, lsd, etc.
The asam continuum is the decision engine for the asam criteria. Independent raters used asam criteria software 2nd ed. This confidential information is provided to you in accord with state and federal laws. The basis of all content with the asam criteria is. Addiction medicine ehr software substance abuse software.
Regarding the criteria, asam says, asam s criteria, formerly known as the asam patient placement criteria, is the result of a collaboration that began in the 1980s to define one national set of criteria for. The text provides background and guidance for proper use of the software. Meelee is chief editor of the american society of addiction medicine s asam criteria for the treatment of addictive, substancerelated, and cooccurring conditions and is president of dml training and consulting. June 9, 2005 samhsa s cooccurring center for excellence coce. Asam criteria software plenary outlines impending product. Mhp will authorize drug and alcohol withdrawal management services in accordance with asam treatment and level of care placement criteria for withdrawal and intoxication management, samhsa. The asam continuum software is a clinical decisionsupport tool that. This slide presentation provides an overview of what is new in the asam criteria, third edition, including a new title, new sections, new terminology, as well as improved functionality and design. The american society of addiction medicine asam criteria are the most widely used guidelines for assessment, service planning, placement, continued stay and discharge of patients with addictive disorders.
The criteria include the following requirements related to substance use disorder treatment providers offering services through ccbhcs. Official locator map of treatment facilities for substance use andor mental health assistance in the united states or u. The asam criteria press conference state of the art course in addiction medicine 20. Gastfriends presentation will showcase the asam criteria software and its. The asam criteria also defines the complete continuum of care and service. Within the five broad levels of care, decimal numbers are used to further express gradations of intensity of services. The asam criteria software is a standardized, computerassisted implementation of the adult admission decision rules in the asam criteria book to provide a direct mechanism for linking the addiction specialty care system with general medical systems in the era of three intersecting legislative initiatives in the u. Overview of the asam patient placement criteria, second edition revised asam ppc2r david meelee, m.
The asam criteria text describes treatment as a continuum marked by four broad levels of service and an early intervention level. Asam continuum fei systems health it and case management. Thanks to samhsa, asam is now finalizing its release of the asam criteria software to the entire us treatment field, via behavioral health information technology vendors and large systems. Fei systems was engaged by samsha to build the continuum software for the american society of addiction medicine asam. Samhsa hrsa center for integrated health solutions cihs samhsa s screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment sbirt requirements from the criteria. Overview of the asam patient placement criteria, second. As a comprehensive clinical decision support tool, asam continuum produces a 3 5 page report that organizes, treatment priorities and recommends the least intensive, but safe, efficient and effective setting. The following are the six dimensions of asam, and how they. The asam criteria and addiction treatment matching. Based in davis, california, he trains and consults both nationally and internationally. Director danielle kirby is pleased to announce that the division has been given an extraordinary opportunity by the substance abuse and mental health services administration samhsa to receive free training on the asam criteria for treatment of addictive, substancerelated and cooccurring conditions. The concepts of mild, moderate and severe for substance use disorders are different so if you have not begun this process, you. The asam criteria and asam continuum are companion text and application.
Pursuant to assessment based upon the asam criteria and psychiatric diagnosis, if required, 60 each year will be admitted to intensive integrated treatment for cooccurring disorders 15 funded by bja and 45 by samhsa totaling 180 over the life of the project. Asam began addressing this with the publication of its patient placement criteria, beginning in 1991. A thorough substance use assessment includes a detailed inventory of the type, amount, frequency, and consequences of the patients substance use, their perception of their use and readiness to change, an assessment of cooccurring psychiatric disorders, a medical history, physical examination and laboratory tests, the presence of substance use. The guidelines in this document should not be considered substitutes for individualized client care and treatment decisions.
Samhsa s programs and campaigns offer information, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality and delivery of behavioral health services across the nation. Archived guidelines and forms samhsa substance abuse. Archived guidelines and forms samhsa substance abuse and. It is recommended that the text and the software be used in tandem. Oct 28, 20 the asam criteria press conference state of the art course in addiction medicine 20. The revised american society of addiction medicine asam criteria list five levels of withdrawal management for adults. Screening and assessment the ability to conduct brief, evidencebased and developmentally appropriate screening and to conduct or arrange for more detailed assessments when indicated. Home samhsa behavioral health treatment services locator.
The asam criteria software the asam criteria software provides counselors, clinicians and other treatment team members with a computerguided, structured interview for assessing and caring for patients with addictive, substancerelated and cooccurring conditions. Gastfriends presentation will showcase the asam criteria software and its counselorready interview. Treatment criteria for addictive, substancerelated, and cooccurring conditions. Behavioral health equity center for integrated health solutions. American society of addiction medicine releases new. The asam criteria and addiction treatment matching naadac.
Samhsa s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on americas communities. Paperandpencil formats, pc software versions, and online. Oct 31, 20 chevy chase, md prweb october 31, 20 the third edition 20 of the asam criteria modernizes standards for treatment of addiction and cooccurring conditions, in line with major advancements in the understanding of the disease of addiction over the past decade. The following are the six dimensions of asam, and how they are defined by the american society of addiction medicine, asam ppc2r, asam patient placement criteria for the treatment of substance related disorders, 2nd edition revised, david mee lee, m. The american society of addiction medicine asam applauds the substance abuse and mental health services administration samhsa for the recently released treatment improvement protocol tip 63, medications for opioid use disorder oud. The asam criteria press conference state of the art. Asam continuum is an electronic assessment that allows clinicians and nonclinicians. The asam criteria software national demonstration asam.
Fei systems is at the forefront of the behavioral health industry and continues its partnership with the american society of addiction medicine asam by integrating asam s leading software clinical decision support tools into its wits platform, streamlining access to care for clients. Asam is also exploring with samhsa securing meaningful use certification for the software so that treatment systems may seek eligibility for. It discusses models, program evaluation, managed care issues, referral and service coordination requirements, and clients with special needs. Fei systems is at the forefront of the behavioral health industry and continues its partnership with the american society of addiction medicine asam by integrating asams leading software clinical decision support tools into its wits platform, streamlining access to care for clients. Samhsa provides guidance on 42 cfr part 2 asam home page. Medication assisted treatment mat is the use of pharmacological medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a whole patient approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. No official support of or endorsement by csat, samhsa, or dhhs for these opinions or for particular instruments, software, or resources described in this document is intended or should be inferred. Asam also offers both live and online training for clinicians using the asam continuum software and is developing trainings and publications to prepare treatment programs for level of care certification and to strengthen their capacity to deliver evidencebased services that align with the asam criteria.
About the asam criteria decision engine asam continuum, provides counselors, clinicians and other treatment team members with a computerguided, structured interview for assessing and caring for patients with addictive, substancerelated and cooccurring conditions. Tsai is a member of the american society of addiction medicine asam. The asam criteria are the most intensively studied set of addiction placement criteria, having undergone numerous evaluations and studies of effectiveness. The asam criteria book and the asam criteria software are companion text and application. Releasing along with the book will be a new enhanced webbased version as well as the asam criteria software. Forensic drug testing for federal agencies and federally regulated industries by the division of workplace programs follows strict guidelines set by the department of health and human services. Addressing alcohol use amongst those with severe mental. Standardized application of asam criteria benefit to the field samhsa. The first webinar in june was on behavioral health and health it innovation, specifically the health it tools that samhsa utilizes in the field. Thanks to samhsa, asam is now finalizing its release of the asam criteria software to the entire us treatment field, via behavioral health.
The medsys2 substance abuse software allows you to utilize multiple evidencebased treatment tools including becks anxiety scale, becks depression inventory, asam based chemical dependency assessment, gains short screener, etc. The american society of addiction medicine asam applauds the substance abuse and mental health services administration samhsa for. This guide presents an overview of case management for substance use disorder treatment providers. Asam fei systems health it and case management ehr solutions. Apply for otp certification samhsa substance abuse and. Research shows that treatment based on the asam criteria is associated with less morbidity, better client function and more efficient service utilization than mismatched treatment. This free webinar will update participants on what is new since the last edition asam ppc2r, 2001. Addressing alcohol use amongst those with severe mental illness.
The asam criteria is the nations most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay, and transferdischarge of patients with. To begin your application or event registration simply start with creating a username and password below. Attc messenger using the asam criteria to modernize and. Clinical assessment of substance use disorders uptodate. The book is the companion tool to the software, said chief editor of the asam criteria book. Mar 20, 20 addressing alcohol use amongst those with severe mental illness.
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