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<strong>COSIG</strong> Co-Occurring Disorders Conference, Hershey PA, May 15-17, 2006<br />

Evidence-Based Practice<br />

‣Practices are referred to as being<br />

“evidence-based” or “promising” (not<br />

“best”).<br />

‣Some definitions:<br />

• “Evidence-based practices are interventions for which<br />

there is consistent scientific evidence showing that<br />

they improve client outcomes” (Drake et al, 2001)<br />

• “Evidence-based practice is the integration of best<br />

research evidence with clinical expertise and patient<br />

values….” (Crossing the Quality Chasm, Institute of Medicine, 2001)<br />

POLICY AND CRITERIA<br />

FOR CO-OCCURRING<br />

DISORDER COMPETENT<br />

PROGRAMS<br />

POLICY<br />

To be approved as a co-occurring disorder<br />

capable facility, in addition to meeting the<br />

following criteria, the facility must:<br />

• Have a current license or certificate of compliance<br />

from the Department of Health, Division of Drug and<br />

Alcohol Program Licensure; OR<br />

• Have a current license or certificate of approval from<br />

the Department of Public Welfare, Office of Mental<br />

Health and Substance Abuse Services.<br />

CRITERIA SECTIONS<br />

A. COD Mission and Philosophy<br />

B. COD Screening<br />

C. COD Assessment Process<br />

D. COD Program Content<br />

E. Integrated Treatment Planning<br />

F. Medication<br />

G. Crisis Intervention Procedures<br />

H. Communication, Collaboration & Consultation<br />

I. Staff Competencies<br />

J. Transition/Discharge/Aftercare<br />

Approval Procedure<br />

APPROVAL<br />

PROCESS<br />

• The licensed facility desiring to be<br />

approved as a COD competent program<br />

requests approval from DOH or OMHSAS<br />

in writing*, indicating that the facility meets<br />

all criteria in the bulletin;<br />

• The licensing division/office conducts an<br />

on-site survey to assess compliance as<br />

soon as possible after request is received.<br />

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