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Introduction
The Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Services
(AT&ODS) Module is a service specific set of
Standards. These standards explore in more
depth the unique service and program
specifications for AT&ODS. For QIC
accreditation, organisations review their alcohol
and drug services against the Core Module and
the AT&ODS Module.
Main concepts for alcohol,
tobacco & other drug services
The standards for alcohol, tobacco and other
drug services are based on thirteen concepts:
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A broad definition of health as a complete state
of physical, mental and social wellbeing that
acknowledges the impact that drugs can have
on the individual and the community. |
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The importance of the service identifying its
community of interest, including clients and
other service providers. |
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The participation of individuals and
communities in discussion and decision-making
about health issues and strategies for improving
their health. |
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The application of social justice principles of
equity, accessibility, participation and rights that
ensure that all people can participate
irrespective of the type or amount of drugs they
are using, their legal status, previous history of
seeking help, level of intoxication or inferred
motivational status. |
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A holistic approach to individuals and the
community, encompassing physical, emotional,
social, environmental, economic and spiritual
aspects of their health. |
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The need to minimise harm caused to
individuals and the community by the use of
alcohol or other drugs. |
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The right to be treated with dignity and respect,
which is not diminished when an individual is
experiencing problems with drugs. |
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A client centred focus that acknowledges
and encourages the active participation of
clients in developing and implementing
strategies to address their drug related
concerns. |
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An approach which aims to enable
individuals to empower themselves to
enhance their feelings of self-worth. |
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A diversity of approaches dealing with drug
issues that reflect good practice. |
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Teamwork that utilises the varied skills,
backgrounds and training of individuals. |
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The rights of all people involved with a
service, including those using illicit drugs. |
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A focus on recognised good practice. |
AT&ODS standards
There are eight standards in the service-specific
standards:
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Promote health and wellbeing |
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Prevention or reduction of harm |
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Place drug use in broad context |
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Facilitate continuity of care |
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Engage consumers |
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Assess consumers |
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Develop program and care plans |
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Review intervention. |
There are also additional evidence questions in
section 1 and 3 of the core module.
AT&ODS quality journal
The document you complete when you self-assess against the AT&ODS standards is called a “quality journal” and it is organised into sections
following the service specific standards. An
organisation must collect evidence about its
systems and quality improvement activities in
order to determine whether or not it meets a
standard. As in the core module there are
evidence questions to prompt your thinking
about your systems. A QIC standards guide is
available to support your self assessment.
Last updated August 29, 2008 |
