This presentation discusses the benefits of measuring addiction treatment outcomes for both program improvement and for individually tailoring evidence-based addiction treatment. Practical tips and resources for implementing quality improvement initiatives in one's practice setting are also discussed.

Learning Objectives

• Determine the rationale for measurement and assessing outcomes of addiction treatment.
• Distinguish between quality measures and measurement-based care
• Utilize government-sponsored sources to help implement changes in your practice
• Incorporate at least one metric to measure success in implementing addiction treatment in your practice

Target Audience

Psychiatrists, residents/fellows

Estimated Time to Complete

Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Begin Date: November 2, 2021
End Date: November 2, 2024

How to Earn Credit

After evaluating the program, participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (non-physicians) showing the event date and hours earned.

Accreditation

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Psychiatric Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty and Planner Disclosures

Presenters

• Karen Drexler, MD, Emory University School of Medicine, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Program Planners

• Diana Clarke, PhD, American Psychiatric Association, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Lamyaa Yousif, MD, American Psychiatric Association, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities

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Technical Requirements

This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following:

• The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
• Internet Explorer 11+

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Optimal System Configuration:

• Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version)
• Operating System: Windows versions 8.1+, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) +, Android (latest and 2nd latest version), or iOS/iPad OS (latest and 2nd latest version)
• Internet Connection: 1 Mbps or higher

Minimum Requirements:

• Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
• Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher with latest updates installed; Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor; 512 MB or higher RAM; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content

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