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Substance Abuse Assessment

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Record a client's substance abuse activity and related behaviors.

  1. Go to: Avatar CWS > Assessments > User Defined Assessments > Substance Abuse Assessment.
  2. Search for the Client Name/ID in the Select Client screen by searching for their ID number or in Last Name,First Name format. 
    • If the client has more than one episode, select the appropriate episode. 
    • The pre-display will appear if a record has been filed for the client and episode. Otherwise, the form will open. 
  3. In the Assessing Clinician field, search for the clinician and select their name. 
  4. In the Assessing Date field, enter the date of assessment by entering it in MM/DD/YYYY format, using the calendar icon, or selecting the T or Y buttons for today or yesterday. 
  5. In the Assessment Time field, enter the assessment time by entering it in HH:MM AM/PM format or by selecting Current Time. 
  6. In the Treated for Substance Abuse Problem in the Past field, select Yes or No. 
    • If Yes is selected, in the Location and Dates of Treatment field, enter information. 
  7. In the Does Anyone in Your Family Have a Substance Abuse Problem? field, select Yes or No. 
    • If Yes is selected, enter comments in the Comments field. 
  8. In the Drug Choice 1 field, select a drug from the drop down menu, then complete the following fields:
    • Select the amount in the Amount field. 
    • Select the frequency in the Frequency of Use field. 
    • In the Route of Administration field, select the route. 
    • In the Age of First Use field, enter the age. 
    • In the Date of Last Use field, enter the date by entering it in MM/DD/YYYY format, using the calendar icon, or selecting the T or Y buttons for today or yesterday. 
    • Repeat these steps for any additional drug entries. 
  9. Complete the following fields on the form as applicable.
  10. Navigate to the CAGE section and answer the questions.
  11. Once finished, select Submit.
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