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A framework for selecting performance measures for opioid treatment programs
Luc R Pelletier1, Jeffrey A Hoffman
1lucpell@ix.netcom.com
New federal regulations require opioid treatment programs to develop performance measurement systems for improved care. Utilizing established healthcare quality industry methods can accelerate this process, enhancing client services.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality Management
- Addiction Treatment Services
Background:
- Federal regulations shifted opioid treatment program oversight to accreditation in 2001.
- This necessitates the development of performance measurement systems to enhance care and services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To guide opioid treatment programs in developing effective performance measurement systems.
- To propose criteria for selecting appropriate performance measures.
- To advocate for the adoption of Internet automation for these systems.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing performance measurement definitions and selection criteria.
- Leveraging lessons from the healthcare quality industry.
- Proposing specific performance measurement sets for opioid treatment programs.
Main Results:
- Established criteria for selecting performance measures.
- Highlighted the benefits of Internet automation and accessibility.
- Outlined how performance measurement integrates into a quality management program.
Conclusions:
- Implementing performance measurement systems is crucial for continuous improvement in opioid treatment.
- Adopting healthcare industry best practices can expedite system development.
- Performance measurement supports enhanced client care and outcomes.
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