If the member scores positive, the IDT staff will encourage the member to participate in other interventions such as a self-help support group or other natural or community supports. If the member scores positive, the IDT staff will review educational material on alcohol use and leave it with the member for future reference. IDT staff will document in the case notes that the member scored positive on the self-evaluation and education material was reviewed. If alcohol use significantly impacts the member’s health and safety and functioning; and the member declines further assessment or interventions, the IDT staff will complete a Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation Tool (per Member Safety and Risk Policy and Procedure) with the member. Follow-up with the provider should occur after any appointments for additional alcohol assessment. IDT staff will discuss with member, any provider recommendations or new diagnosis, and review RAD process as per the Service Authorization Policy when determining appropriate services or supports to put in place. Any new diagnosis related to their alcohol use will be added to the MCP. Documentation: All interventions and supports related to abstaining from alcohol use or harm reduction should be documented. MATRIX: Document in the MCP under steps and/or risk area of the mental health domain. Follow the Member Safety and Risk Policy and Procedure CareDirector: Within an action step of the MCP. Follow Member Safety and Risk Policy & Procedure Evaluation Plan for quality assurance monitoring of guideline effectiveness. UM will ensure this guideline is followed by reviewing case notes and MCP for documentation of alcohol use education, offers to be screened using the Audit C questions, interventions in place or offered, and/or Risk Assessment/Agreements when appropriate. Quality Improvement will monitor that the guideline is being utilized as identified in this document through periodic file review process and for effectiveness. Reference List Black, P.D. & Paltzer, J.T. (2013). The burden of excessive alcohol use in Wisconsin. Retrieved from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services and Division of Public Health [DHS-DCTS/DPH] (2016). Wisconsin Epidemiological Profile on Alcohol and Other Drugs, 2016. Retrieved from Revision Staff Training Date Description of Revision(s) Requested By History # Date
If the member scores positive, the IDT staff will encourage the member to participate in other interventions such as a self-help support group or other natural or community supports. If the member scores positive, the IDT staff will review educational material on alcohol use and leave it with the member for future reference. IDT staff will document in the case notes that the member scored positive on the self-evaluation and education material was reviewed. If alcohol use significantly impacts the member’s health and safety and functioning; and the member declines further assessment or interventions, the IDT staff will complete a Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation Tool (per Member Safety and Risk Policy and Procedure) with the member. Follow-up with the provider should occur after any appointments for additional alcohol assessment. IDT staff will discuss with member, any provider recommendations or new diagnosis, and review RAD process as per the Service Authorization Policy when determining appropriate services or supports to put in place. Any new diagnosis related to their alcohol use will be added to the MCP. Documentation: All interventions and supports related to abstaining from alcohol use or harm reduction should be documented. MATRIX: Document in the MCP under steps and/or risk area of the mental health domain. Follow the Member Safety and Risk Policy and Procedure CareDirector: Within an action step of the MCP. Follow Member Safety and Risk Policy & Procedure Evaluation Plan for quality assurance monitoring of guideline effectiveness. UM will ensure this guideline is followed by reviewing case notes and MCP for documentation of alcohol use education, offers to be screened using the Audit C questions, interventions in place or offered, and/or Risk Assessment/Agreements when appropriate. Quality Improvement will monitor that the guideline is being utilized as identified in this document through periodic file review process and for effectiveness. Reference List Black, P.D. & Paltzer, J.T. (2013). The burden of excessive alcohol use in Wisconsin. Retrieved from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services and Division of Public Health [DHS-DCTS/DPH] (2016). Wisconsin Epidemiological Profile on Alcohol and Other Drugs, 2016. Retrieved from Revision History # Date Description of Revision(s) Requested By Staff Training Date
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