Innovations
Time Management Program Helps Substance Abuse Facility Residents With Co-Occurring Disorders Improve Skills Required for Community Reentry 5/8/2013
A residential treatment facility included an occupational therapist as part of the treatment team to help residents with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse improve their organization and time management skills.
Automated Clinician Prompts and Referrals Facilitate Access to Counseling Services, Leading to Positive Behavior Changes Among Patients 5/1/2013
Automated clinician prompts and referrals facilitates access to behavior counseling, leading to improved behaviors related to diet and exercise and higher quit rates among smokers.
Community Partnerships Target High-Risk Populations, Leading to More Effective, Lower-Cost Hepatitis Screening 5/1/2013
The St. Luke's Texas Liver Coalition revamped its strategic approach to screening for hepatitis C, shifting away from screening the general population at health fairs to forming partnerships with various community-based organizations that work with high-risk populations.
Onsite Care Teams Enhance Access to Medical and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services for Homeless Individuals 5/1/2013
Penobscot Community Health Center provides onsite services at a community health clinic, with psychiatric and medical professionals offering primary care, disease management, mental health, and substance abuse services, along with referrals to additional mental health and other specialty services that may be needed.
Hospital Partnership Offers Pathways-Based Case Management Program, Leading to Enhanced Access to Appropriate Care for Uninsured 4/24/2013
A joint case management program sponsored by two competing hospitals addresses the health and social needs of uninsured and underinsured individuals who have a history of using the emergency department for nonemergent issues. The program has led to enhanced access to appropriate care and to a significant decline in emergency department use and costs for nonemergent conditions.
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QualityTools
Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor: A Treatment Improvement Protocol 5/15/2013
The Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series provide best practices guidance to clinicians, program administrators, and payors to help improve the treatment of substance use disorders. This TIP focuses primarily on the teaching, coaching, consulting, and mentoring functions of clinical supervisors.
American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Resource Kit 3/13/2013
The materials in this resource kit were specially designed to help American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities understand and prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Center for Excellence: Posters 3/13/2013
These posters are designed to generate interest about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy and to encourage women and significant others to seek additional information.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Center for Excellence: Rack Cards 3/13/2013
These rack cards, available for home, office, or professional printing, advise mothers-to-be against drinking alcohol during their pregnancy.
How To Quit Using Tobacco 3/13/2013
This brochure provides advice to help consumers quit using tobacco.
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