Identify the six dimensions that are components of all substance. Asam criteria uses six dimensions to provide a holistic assessment of the individual. Whats new in the asam criteria linkedin slideshare. Complete the contact information below and proceed to the ce quiz. An innovative educational program empowering primary care and other nonspecialist providers to diagnose and treat patients at risk for or with. Asam an overview asam history, criteria, and highlights of 20 changes third thursday provider call january 15, 2015. Asam criteria for patients and families horizon nj health. The asam criteria structures multidimensional assessment around the six dimensions to provide a. Asam, founded in 1954, is a professional society representing over 3,700 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. 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. The asam criteria structure multidimensional assessment around six dimensions to provide a common language of holistic, biopsychosocial assessment and treatment across addiction treatment, physical health and mental health services, which addresses spiritual issues relevant to recovery, the six dimensions are. The american society of addiction medicine asam has ascribed six exploratory dimensions to substance abuse treatment and its continuum of care. Improving skills in multidimensional assessment for. If the criteria apply to the patients existing or new problems, the patient should continue in treatment at the present level of care.
Asam stands for american society of addiction medicine. Understanding and utilizing the asam placement criteria david meelee, m. Asam criteria what it is and why its important asam criteria. The universal problem areas will be used to formulate treatment plans. The organization publishes clinical treatment assessment criteria and. Based on the six dimensions of the asam criteria, asam continuum conducts a dimensional analysis to identify the intensity of treatment services that best fit patient needs. 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. If youre already implementing asam criteria in your servicesyou dont need to change anything right now.
How to implement the new asam criteria skillbuilding in. Understanding the asam criteria in the context of the. Physicians use their clinical knowledge to gather information about. Asam criteria background in the late 1980s a taskforce is assembled to integrate existing admission and continued stay criteria both naatp and asam were involved ownership of the criteria was left with. Asam is the american society of addiction medicine see. Oklahoma determination of asam service level odasl you must address all six dimensions utilizing the information obtained during the screeningassessment in order to determine the appropriate asam service level february 2015.
Evaluating american society of addiction medicine asam. Take a deep breath and remain calmthe good news is that our system already contains. Asams criteria is an indispensable resource that addiction medicine professionals rely on to provide a nomenclature for describing the continuum of addiction services. Asam criteria for level i in dimensions one, two, three, five, and six or the client has low severity of problems in asam dimensions one, two, three, five, and six. Here are the six dimensions of the asam criteria, with a brief description of each one. May, 2015 what are the six dimensions of the asam criteria. Yvette mcbride thomas american society of addiction medicine asam dimensional treatment plan categories. Apr 23, 2015 released october 20 at asams state of the art conference in arlington, va. An introduction to the asam criteria for patients and families. It is intended to assist the clinician with making level of care loc placement decisions. Asams criteria uses six dimensions to create a holistic. Adopted by the asam board of directors june 1, 2015 the asam national practice guideline 2015 american society of addiction medicine 3 treatment of addiction exert their effects via their actions on.
From their website, we learn the following summary. They were created to help substance abuse professionals evaluate addicts individually according to lifestyle and emotional and psychological hindrances to recovery. Treatment criteria for addictive, substance related, and co occurring conditions. Understanding the new asam criteria misti storie, ms, ncc. They provide separate placement criteria for adolescents and adults to create comprehensive and individualized treatment plans to be used in service planning and treatment across all services and levels of care. Releasing along with the book will be a new enhanced webbased version as well as the asam criteria software. Tuesday, april 28, 2015 9am4pm 1900 embarcadero cove, first floor, oakland brooklyntilden training room workshop description. The asam criteria are used to provide outcomeoriented and resultsbased care in the treatment of addiction. American society of addiction medicine is the nations leading addiction medicine society representing physicians, clinicians and other professionals. How to implement the new asam criteria skillbuilding in an.
Client is reported with mental health symptoms which may change status to co occurring. The asam criteria and matching patients to treatment. Understanding and utilizing the asam placement criteria. This collaboration provides effective behavioral health services that are better aligned to the six assessment and service planning dimensions of the asam criteria. American society of addiction medicine asam dimension assessment is. View understanding the new asam criteria webinar here. Has a low severity of problems in asam dimensions one, two, three, five, and six but is not motivated and requires motivation enhancement strategies best delivered in a level i. Think of each dimension like the side of a cube, showing something different about who you are, and an essential part to what makes you, you. The following are the six dimensions of asam dphhs. The pacific southwest addiction technology transfer center. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders fifth edition, 20. The clinician is prompted to add further information and rate the risk of each dimension.
What it is and why its important webinar wednesday, june 10, 2015. Chat client placement asam worksheet page 1 of 18 chat client placement asam worksheet this worksheet presents a summary of relevant client selfreported data from chat into each of the six dimensions of the asam criteria. The american society of addiction medicine asam criteria is an. Asam is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting. Your treatment providers look at these dimensions from every angle, considering them separately and together, and exploring both risks and strengths in each. The asam criteria encompass all pertinent biopsychosocial aspects of addiction and mental health that determine severity of.
Asams stated goal is to improve the care and treatment of addiction dependence asam, 2014. Ca institute for behavioral health solutions 1,612 views. This workshop will explain the underlying concepts and the six dimensions of the asam criteria, and will help build participants skills in applying the asam multidimensional assessment in managing care, especially. Use the 6 asam assessment dimensions to assess problems that justify admission to care. The description of services provided by early intervention asam level 0. Multidimensional assessment and individualized treatment the asam criteria 20, pp 4353 the common language of six dimensions determine needsstrengths in behavioral health services. The dimensions act as guidelines for treatment admission placement. Asam, founded in 1954, is a professional medical society representing over 6,000 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. The following are taken from the six dimensions of the asam patient placement criteria. An introduction to the asam criteria for patients and families what is the asam criteria. Provides guidance about the effective use of drug testing in the identification, diagnosis, treatment and promotion of recovery for. By completing this quiz, you are attesting that you have received this education by watching this webinar. An innovative educational program empowering primary care and other nonspecialist providers to diagnose and. The american society of addiction medicine is an organization of over 5000 physicians board certified in the recognition and treatment of those individuals with substance use or cooccurring issues.
This tool assists clinicians with effective client placement. These ratings are used to determine risk and appropriate asam level of care. Vice president of the change companies at a glance. Understanding the asam criteria in the context of the california treatment system thomas e. The six dimensions of assessment the six dimensions of assessment allow for professionals to properly place individuals.
Use progress notes to demonstrate movement toward attainment. Improving skills in multidimensional assessment for initial level of care placement and ongoing care management tuesday, april 28, 2015 9am4pm 1900 embarcadero cove, first floor, oakland brooklyntilden training room workshop description. Adopted by the asam board of directors june 1, 2015 the asam national practice guideline 2015 american society of addiction medicine 3. The asam criteria, with a brief description of each one.
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. The following are the six dimensions of asam, and how they. Nov 16, 2012 american society of addiction medicine asam dimensional treatment plan categories. 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. Asam s criteria is an indispensable resource that addiction medicine professionals rely on to provide a nomenclature for describing the continuum of addiction services. If youre not learning the criteria can be overwhelming because they look complicated 0.
Based on the six dimensions of the asam criteria, asam continuum conducts a dimensional analysis to identify the intensity of. Dimension 2 biomedicalconditions and complications exploring an individuals health history and current physical condition. An introduction to the asam criteria for patients and families aetna. What risk is associated with the patients current level of acute intoxication. This workshop will explain the underlying concepts and the six dimensions of the asam criteria, and. The oklahoma department of mental health and substance abuse services odmhsas mandates. Continued service and discharge criteria ppc2r, pp. 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.
How to implement the new asam criteria david meelee, m. Asam an overview asam history, criteria, and highlights of 20 changes. 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. The universal problem areas will be used to formulate treatment plans problem areas. 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. Asam quick reference 3 2015 the american society of addiction medicine asam criteria is an evidencebased template to determine the appropriate level of substance use disorder intervention for an individual. American society of addiction medicine asam how and when to use the criteria. Treatment criteria for addictive, substancerelated, and cooccurring conditions diane sherman, ph. The dimensions act as guidelines for treatment admission placement, continuing care.
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