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Using NIATx to improve the Engagement and Admission Process. Chemical Abuse Services Agency, Inc. Multicultural Ambulatory Addiction Services (MAAS) New Haven, CT. Change Team: Executive Sponsor – Asher Delerme Executive Director Team Leader – Kristin Bonilla
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Using NIATx to improve the Engagement and Admission Process Chemical Abuse Services Agency, Inc. Multicultural Ambulatory Addiction Services (MAAS) New Haven, CT Change Team: Executive Sponsor – Asher Delerme Executive Director Team Leader – Kristin Bonilla Team Members- Jennifer Charles, Robin Rigney, John Torres & Madeline Vargas
Improving clinician and client engagement during initial assessment
SPECIFIC IMPACT 30% Reduction in time!!! 45% savings in manpower cost $17,285 Annual Payroll Savings Additional Projected Revenue $338,048* *calculation on different slide Average Time Savings Baseline: 74 Minutes Change: 51 Minutes
Continue to track average time per admission - Monthly • Present results to Quality Council – Bi-Monthly • Conduct Satisfaction Survey with Client and Clinician feedback – 1/31 • Monitor for any unintended consequences to be discussed – Ongoing • Sustain NIATx as a way of “Doing Business”
Client #1 “The new process is faster, more comfortable, and gave me the opportunity to talk more in depth with the clinician doing the intake.” • Client #2: • “I am pleased with the new change and would like for the process to stay as it is now.” • Improved intake process resulted in high client and clinician satisfaction • Reduction in paperwork burden & negative perception regarding intakes • Improved staff’s ability to engage clients during admission process