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Establishing a substance abuse treatment program: considerations for the administrator.
1Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110.
Hospital & Health Services Administration
|July 1, 1992
Summary
Establishing successful substance abuse treatment programs requires administrators to understand the illness, available options, and community needs. Coordinated services and individualized referrals are key for long-term benefits.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Increasing involvement of healthcare facilities in substance abuse treatment.
- Need for informed administrators to establish effective treatment programs.
- Importance of understanding substance abuse disorders and treatment modalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To guide healthcare administrators in establishing and managing substance abuse treatment programs.
- To highlight the importance of community integration and individualized patient care.
- To emphasize the role of education and prevention in successful treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on substance abuse treatment program administration.
- Analysis of factors contributing to successful long-term benefits.
- Emphasis on community needs assessment and service coordination.
Main Results:
- Fiscal and community benefits are realized through informed program establishment.
- Coordinated community services and appropriate patient referrals lead to better outcomes.
- Education of personnel and the community forms the foundation of effective programs.
Conclusions:
- Administrators must possess comprehensive knowledge of substance abuse and treatment options.
- Community-centered approaches, including prevention and early intervention, are crucial.
- Successful programs benefit both the institution and the wider community.