Apr 16, 2016 introduction to the application of asam criteria for substance related and cod pt 1 duration. Here are the six dimensions of the asam criteria, with a brief description of each one. What it is and why its important webinar wednesday, june 10, 2015 10. The new asam criteria for the treatment of addictive, substancerelated and david meelee, m. Dimension 1 sample questions are there current signs of withdrawal. Nhadaca understanding asam criteria for nonclinicians. Skillbuilding in asam criteria assessment dimensions and levels of care the asam criteria 20, pp 4353 the common language of six dimensions determine needsstrengths in behavioral health services. Describe in detail the 6 assessment dimensions of the asam patient placement criteria. This moved the addiction treatment field away from fixed programs to an. The asam criteria is a collection of objective guidelines that give clinicians a way to standardize treatment planning and where patients are placed in treatment, as well as how to provide continuing, integrated care and ongoing service planning. With asam continuum, clinicians can easily conduct a comprehensive biopsychosocial patient risk and needs assessment along all six asam criteria dimensions while determining the asam criteria level of care recommendation. This worksheet is populated with data from asimv or chat interview within each of the six dimensions of the american society of addiction medicine asam patient placement criteria. Formerly known as the asam patient placement criteria, the asam criteria is the result of a collaboration that began in the 1980s to define one national set of criteria for.
Whats new in the asam criteria linkedin slideshare. How to implement the new asam criteria skillbuilding in. Has the patient been using multiple substances in the same drug class. Asam training, asam ecourse, asam training online, asam. Synchronization with the asam criteria software, such that the definitions and. How to implement the new asam criteria skillbuilding in an. Standards for working with ecu variables and parameters. An introduction to the asam criteria for patients and families. Overview of asam continuum standardized, comprehensive, validated, computer guided structured interview based on the asam criteria that determines medical necessity for sud services. Based on the six dimensions of the asam criteria, asam continuum conducts a dimensional analysis to identify the intensity of treatment. The description of services provided at high intensity residential asam level 3. Acute intoxication andor withdrawal potential past and current experiences of substance use and withdrawal. The american society of addiction medicine asam has ascribed six exploratory dimensions to substance abuse treatment and its continuum of care. Looking at the six dimensions in the asam criteria, it is evident that the criteria can serve a much broader use than just for the addictive recovery community.
Emotional, behavioral, cognitive conditions or complications dimension 4. The common language of six asam criteria dimensions determine needsstrengths in behavioral health 1. Detail the aa program of recovery, philosophy, how it works, and spinoff programs. Biomedical conditions and complications physical health history and current condition. Matching patients with substance use disorder to optimal level of care with the asam criteria software. Acute intoxication andor withdrawal potential minimal risk of severe withdrawa l. Introduction to the application of asam criteria for substance related and cod pt 1 duration. The asam criteria and matching patients to treatment the asam. Asam patient placement criteriaa teaching tool states create their own criteria casam, masam, nysam, asam in major us mco. Compatible with the asam criteria software combining adult and adolescent treatment information. The asam criteria treatment criteria for addictive, substancerelated, and cooccurring conditions david meelee, md chief editor of the asam criteria boardcertified psychiatrist abam certified sr. The asam criteria asam has developed a standardized set of criteria that can be used for assessing any individual for appropriateness in addictions therapy placement.
Will rhettmariscal, phd, ms, associate director california institute for behavioral health solutions cibhs presenter. Four things to know about the asam criteria assessment. Participants will learn the 6 dimensions of the criteria, withdrawal management levels of care, treatment levels of care, imminent danger, continuing care criteria and discharge criteria. Does the patient have supports to assist in ambulatory detoxification if medically safe. Asam criteria for patients and families horizon nj health. The asam criteria text is synchronized with the asam criteria software definitions and specifications are in the text, such that the dimensions, levels of care, and admissions. Vice president of the change companies at a glance. An introduction to the asam criteria for patients and families aetna. Jan 21, 2014 penny mills, executive vice presidentceo of the american society of addiction medicine asam, discusses the history and importance of the asam criteria, the expertise of the authors, and asams. The six assessment dimensions of the asam criteria.
Dimension term and description learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. 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. Asam six dimensions clinical information please provide the clinical information in narrative form for each of the six asam dimensions to support that dimensions rating as low, medium or high. Asams criteria uses six dimensions to create a holistic, biopsychosocial. Asam criteria uses six dimensions to provide a holistic assessment of the individual. The following are the six dimensions of asam, and how they. Ecu internal variables and external sensor data is. With the asam criteria, managed care organizations can easily work with treatment providers to ensure plan participants are receiving the treatment that best fits their needs and that resources are wisely used. The new asam criteria for the treatment of addictive. Asam 6 dimension patient placement evaluation completed prior to admission showing evidence of asam 6 dimension impairment criteria are met for asam level 2. Asams criteria uses six dimensions to create a holistic, biopsychosocial assessment of an individual to be used for service planning and treatment across all services and levels of care.
Tests with ecu hardware and software in the loop are carried out. Formerly known as the asam patient placement criteria, the asam criteria is the result of a collaboration that began in the. Participants will learn the 6 dimensions of the criteria, withdrawal management levels of care, treatment levels of care, imminent danger, continuing. Ddap asam criteria guidance regarding treatment planning.
Treatment criteria for addictive, substancerelated, and cooccurring conditions. The clinician is prompted to add further information and rate the risk of each dimension. Research foundations of the american society of addiction medicine asam criteria 20030103 jan 1, 1802. This includes readwrite access to the data in ecu memory, metadescription of the data, storing the data in files and describing the. Today the criteria have become the most widely used set of guidelines for placement. The asam criteria book delineates dimensions, requirements and decision rules that comprise asams criteria standard implementation reinforces patientcentered, outcomeinformed care, using the asam criteria book to guide ongoing assessment, transfer and discharge the asam criteria software provides a structured interview to guide assessment. These ratings are used to determine risk and appropriate asam level of care. The second edition of the ppc was published in 1996. May, 2015 the asam criteria structures multidimensional assessment around the six dimensions to provide a common language of holistic, biopsychosocial assessment and treatment across addiction treatment, physical health, and mental health services, which also addresses the spiritual issues relevant in recovery. Patient placement criteria checklist kentucky edition 2012. 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. Dsm5 criteria and diagnosises addiction severity index asi composite scores.
Acute intoxication or withdrawal potential complications dimension 2. The result of these efforts was compiled in the patient placement criteria for the treatment of psychoactive substance use disorders, which was published by the american society of addiction medicine in 1991. The asam continuum is the decision engine for the asam criteria. This collaboration provides effective behavioral health services that are better aligned to the six assessment and service planning dimensions of the asam criteria. They were created to help substance abuse professionals evaluate addicts individually according to lifestyle and emotional and psychological hindrances to recovery. Dimensions 4, 5, and 6 balance out strengths and challenges in these dimensions interact combine and contrast to determine. The asam criteria ipsum asams criteria, formerly known as the asam patient placement criteria, began in the 1980s to.
An introduction to the asam criteria for patients and families what is the asam criteria. Released october 20 at asams state of the art conference in arlington, va. The asam criteria structures multidimensional assessment around the six dimensions to provide a common language of holistic, biopsychosocial assessment and treatment across. This training will focus on an introduction to the asam criteria and its application. Ca institute for behavioral health solutions 4,461 views. Asam continuum provides a computer guided, structured interview for assessing patients with addictive, substancerelated and cooccurring conditions, based on the asam criteria. Some programs use the same treatment timeline for all of their patients. This tool assists clinicians with effective client placement. Asam ppc2r patient placement criteria for the treatment of substancerelated disorders by david meelee and american society of addiction medicine may 5, 2007 4. The asam criteria describe six assessment dimensions that are used to differentiate.
The asam criteria and addiction treatment matching naadac. Implementing the asam criteria an overview of asams criteria and continuum the asam criteria decision engine ohio department of mental health and addiction services. American society of addiction medicine asam how and when to use the criteria. The dimensions act as guidelines for treatment admission placement, continuing care. The tobacco use disorder section encourages all programs to become tobaccofree. Describe alcoholics anonymous aa, its origins, history, foundations, and development.
Ddap asam criteria guidance regarding treatment planning, continued service and transferdischarge criteria 22819 rev 319 1 as has historically been the practice within our system and continues to be the case with the transition to the asam criteria, intake and level of care determination is based on a comprehensive assessment of. Penny mills, executive vice presidentceo of the american society of addiction medicine asam, discusses the history and importance of the asam criteria, the expertise of the authors, and asams. What is the asam criteria the asam criteria is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay, transfer, or discharge of patients with addiction and cooccurring conditions. Discuss their impact on proper placement and treatment planning. Describe in detail the 6 assessment dimensions of the asam. Asam continuum and the asam criteria should be used in tandemthe text provides background and guidance for proper use of the software.
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