Question

Explain the different types of assessments for substance abuse versus mental health services and two accreditation requirements for each.

Comparative Health Information Management

Answer 1

Substance abuse
Assessment:
The assessment process should include the nature of the problem, diagnosis and treatment recommendation.
Psychosocial history(PSH) assessment for patient history collection and comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment for modification of the addiction severity index assess patient history and needs in substance abuse treatment, fundamental structure of ASI explain the patient history, family, violence, and victimization, legal issues and housing.
Mental health service assessment includes patient mental health symptoms, physical health, finance, training needs, family relationship, culture, and ethnic background, drug use, safety, strength and skills, hopes for the future. Assessment must be based on individual character, ability, and background.
It depends on the ability of some educational and certification requirements. certified community behavioral health clinics certifications and addiction counselor certification with any degree needed for this course.
The mental health service accreditation program improves the quality of community mental health services. Accreditation of ensure staffs and regulations for the quality of the services.