Chem (Chemical) Dependency (6 ASAM Dimensions) Assessment

Chem (Chemical) Dependency (6 ASAM Dimensions) Assessment

This knowledge base article will show you how to create and complete and a Chemical Dependency Assessment. 
 
1. From the patient's Chart Face, choose the Chem Dependency (6 ASAM Dimensions) button.
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2. The Dimension 1 tab is for ASAM Dimension 1: Intoxication / Withdrawal window.
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Buttons available on the first tab: (Only use the buttons that apply to your patient.)
 
The  button opens to the Chem Dependency window.
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The  button opens to the Withdrawal Symptom Review window.
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The  button opens to the CIWA window.
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Intoxication / Withdrawal Risk Rating buttons give the description that you can pull into the report. In this example, 4 was chosen and the description of 4 was pulled into the yellow field (at the very bottom of the yellow field).
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3. The Dimension 2 tab is for ASAM Dimension 2: Biomedical Conditions/Complications window.
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Buttons available on the second tab: (Only use the buttons that apply to your patient.)
 
The  button opens to the Psychotropic Med History window.
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The  button opens to the Current Non Psychotropics window.
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The  button opens to the Medical Screen window.
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BioMedical Conditions and Complications buttons give the description that you can pull into the report. In this example, 1 was chosen and the description of 1 was pulled into the yellow field (at the bottom of the yellow field). On the right, there is a list of points to consider while filling out this tab.
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4. The Dimension 3 tab is for ASAM Dimension 3: Emotional/Behavioral/Cognitive Conditions and Complications window.
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Buttons available on the third tab: (Only use the buttons that apply to your patient.)
 
The  button opens to the Global Assessment of Individual Needs window. 
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The  button opens to the Treatment History window.
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The  button opens to the Mental Status Exam window (from the Therapy Progress Notes).
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The  button opens to the Immed. Risk Factors window.
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Emotional/Behavioral/Cognitive Conditions and Complications buttons give the description that you can pull into the report. In this example, 2 was chosen and the description of 2 was pulled into the yellow field (at the very bottom of the yellow field). On the right, there is a list of points to consider while filling out this tab.
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5. The Dimension 4 tab is for Dimension 4: Treatment Acceptance/Resistance window
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Buttons available on the fourth tab: (Only use the buttons that apply to your patient.)
 
The  button opens to the Dim 4 PTS to Consider window.
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Risk that Client will refuse or be non compliant with treatment buttons give the description that you can pull into the report. In this example, 2 was chosen and the description of 2 was pulled into the yellow field (at the bottom of the yellow field).
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6. The Dimension 5 tab is for Dimension 5: Relapse Potential window.
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Buttons available on the fifth tab: (Only use the buttons that apply to your patient.)
 
The  button opens to the Dim 5, Points to Consider window.
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The  button opens to the CD Treatment History window.
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Risk of Relapse buttons give the description that you can pull into the report. In this example, 3 was chosen and the description of 3 was pulled into the yellow field (at the bottom of the yellow field). 
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7. The Dimension 6 tab is for Dimension 6: Recovery Environment window.
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Buttons available on the sixth tab: (Only use the buttons that apply to your patient.)
 
The  button opens to the Support System/Social Setting window.
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Risk that social environment will interfere with recovery buttons give the description that you can pull into the report. In this example, 3 was chosen and the description of 3 was pulled into the yellow field (at the bottom of the yellow field). On the right, there is a list of points to consider while filling out this tab.
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8. On the last tab, Recommendation window, fill out the tab from top to bottom, left to right. When the tab has been completed, click the Compile this Note button.
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9. You will be brought to the Finished Note. 
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10. Click the  button to sign and lock the note (if you have electronic signature).

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