Equity and Access: The Self-Assessment for Modification of Anti-Racism Tool (SMART) and the Level of Care Utilization System (LOCUS)-Handout: Slides

Handout: Slides

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This document includes information about the development and implementation of two tools in the field of mental health: the Self-Assessment for Modification of Anti-Racism Tool (SMART) and the Level of Care Utilization System (LOCUS). The SMART tool is a data-driven quality improvement tool specifically designed for behavioral health organizations to address the impact of structural racism on both patients and providers. It includes domains such as hiring and recruitment, clinical care, workplace culture, community advocacy, and population health outcomes/evaluation. The LOCUS tool, on the other hand, focuses on service intensity assessment and planning in mental healthcare. It provides a standardized process for assessing service intensity, enhances communication and collaboration among stakeholders, and identifies service gaps for resource management. The document also mentions upcoming webinars and provides information on how to access presentation slides and participate in question and answer sessions. Overall, the document highlights the importance of equity and access in mental healthcare and provides tools and strategies for improvement.

Keywords

mental health

SMART tool

LOCUS tool

structural racism

behavioral health organizations

service intensity assessment

communication

collaboration

equity

access