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Outcome-oriented standards and performance indicators for substance dependency rehabilitation programs.

D Wilkerson1, N Migas, T Slaven

  • 1Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Tucson, Arizona 85712, USA. dwilkerson@carf.org

Substance Use & Misuse
|January 4, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study compares accreditation standards and performance indicators for substance use disorder treatment programs, focusing on data collection and outcomes. It highlights the evolving nature of these measures and the importance of consumer input for refining indicators.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Addiction Treatment Program Evaluation
  • Rehabilitation Services Accreditation

Background:

  • Accreditation standards and performance indicators are crucial for ensuring quality in substance use disorder treatment.
  • The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) system integrates standards with a performance indicators project.
  • Existing standards mandate outcomes data collection and analysis for treatment programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the distinctions between accreditation standards and performance indicators within the CARF framework.
  • To summarize current CARF accreditation standards requiring outcomes data.
  • To outline draft performance indicators developed for substance use disorder treatment.

Main Methods:

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  • Review and summarization of CARF accreditation standards related to outcomes data.
  • Description of draft performance indicators identified by CARF-facilitated work groups.
  • Inclusion of standards and indicators specific to methadone treatment programs.

    • Main Results:

    • Accreditation standards emphasize data collection and analysis, undergoing regular revisions.
    • Draft performance indicators are being developed, with a focus on refinement.
    • Consumer input is actively being sought to shape proposed performance indicators.

    Conclusions:

    • Accreditation standards and performance indicators serve complementary roles in quality assurance for substance use disorder treatment.
    • The CARF system is evolving, with ongoing efforts to refine outcome measures and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
    • Accurate and up-to-date information on CARF standards and indicators is essential for program compliance and improvement.