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COSIG Co-Occurring Disorders Conference, Hershey PA, May 15-17, 2006
First Pilot Results
Training Committee
TCU Pilot n=344
23%
Positive
MHSFIII Pilot n=422
Negative
77%
40%
60%
*These are the results from our initial pilot in March 2005.
Positive
Negative
Goals:
‐ Train mental health and substance abuse providers:
• In the use of the screening and assessment protocols
• About common mental illnesses and substance abuse
• About problems associated with COD, and the need for
integrated treatment
• About treatment options and resources available in their
communities
• About cultural competence and cultural sensitivity
Task:
‐ Identify curriculum
Evaluation Committee
Approach
Goal:
‐ Evaluate the implementation processes
Translating evidence based research into policies,
systems and practices by:
Task:
Document stakeholders’ participation in, and
satisfaction with, the implementation process.
Goal:
‐ Support the implementation process.
Task:
Conduct the “study” phase of the Plan‐Do‐
Study‐Act cycle.
• Identifying stakeholders
• Challenging preconceived beliefs
• Identifying shared goals
• Generating discomfort for status quo
• Encouraging change
Lessons Learned …
• Increase ownership of clients’ situations
• Increase skills of workforce
• Increase communication among providers
Missouri’s Journey: Implementing
Evidence-Based Practices
Andrew L. Homer Ph.D.
Missouri Institute of Mental Health
2006 Pennsylvania
COSIG Conference
May 15, 2006
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