Examples of ASAM in a sentence
ASAM Continuum requires clinicians utilizing the system complete an 8-hour training, and also recommends staff have attended the ASAM “Basic” 2-day training.
Only the ASAM Continuum is approved to support assessing adults for SUD services.
Admission to a program will occur only if determined appropriate by the diagnosis of a SUD, as defined in the current DSM (excluding tobacco use and non-substance related disorders), and by assessment using all six (6) dimensions of the COUNTY ASAM based criteria conducted, or reviewed and approved in a face-to-face interaction by a LPHA, or a physician.
Sub-acute withdrawal management and residential services will be accessed and authorized through the MSHN Access Department based on medical necessity utilizing ASAM Criteria 4th edition, as well as considering the individual needs of the person receiving services.
All providers are required to use the ASAM Continuum and GAIN I Core from October 1, 2021 forward.