ASAM Continuum

ASAM Continuum Training

ASAM Continuum is a computerized clinical decision support system (CDSS). ASAM Continuum provides the entire treatment team with a computer-guided, standardized interview for assessing patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. ASAM Continuum aids clinicians in conducting a full biopsychosocial assessment that addresses all six dimensions of The ASAM Criteria. The decision engine uses research-quality questions, including tools such as the ASI (Addiction Severity Index), CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment) and CINA (Clinical Institute Narcotic Assessment) instruments to generate a comprehensive patient report which includes a recommended level of care determination.

With ASAM Continuum, clinicians can easily:

• Conduct a comprehensive biopsychosocial patient risk and needs assessment along all six ASAM Criteria Dimensions
• Determine the ASAM Criteria Level of Care recommendation, including continued stay and transfer recommendations
• Obtain ASI Severity Subscale Composite Scores: Medical, Alcohol, Drug, Psychological, Employment, Family/Social and Legal
• Complete CIWA and CINA assessments for withdrawal
• Speed up and successfully obtain managed care prior authorizations
• See the ROI: better for patients, better for providers

The on-demand product includes: Self-Paced Module: Introduction to the ASAM Criteria and the ASAM Continuum for Michigan Providers. Recording of a live training that includes:

• Presentation: ASAM Continuum Navigation and Best Practices
• Demo: Patient interview with the ASAM Continuum
• General Information Section
• Medical Section
• Psychological Section
• Interview Completion Section

If you are a SWMBH-contracted provider requesting ASAM Continuum Training, please contact Anastasia Miliadi by email at anastasia.miliadi@swmbh.org.