Developing an integrated information system for specialized addiction treatment agencies

This article outlines the development of an integrated information system for specialized alcohol and drug treatment agencies in Ontario, Canada. The system is being developed following a strategic planning process involving provincial funding ministries and coalitions of service providers. An overv...

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Published inThe journal of behavioral health services & research Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 100 - 107
Main Authors Ogborne, A C, Braun, K, Rush, B R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Springer Nature B.V 01.02.1998
Subjects
Accountability
Addictions
Alcohol
Alcoholism - rehabilitation
Behavior Therapy
Case studies
Committees
Costs
Data collection
Development
Drug abuse
Funding
Health Plan Implementation
Humans
Information systems
Initiatives
Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems
Medical Records Systems, Computerized
Ontario
Patient Care Team
Social services agencies
Strategic planning
Substance abuse treatment
Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Substance abusers
Substance-Related Disorders - rehabilitation
Treatment
Ontario
Canada
Ontario Canada
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Summary:This article outlines the development of an integrated information system for specialized alcohol and drug treatment agencies in Ontario, Canada. The system is being developed following a strategic planning process involving provincial funding ministries and coalitions of service providers. An overview of the system's development is provided and the implementation of one subcomponent, a client-tracking system, is described. Some challenges to the implementation of this component are identified.
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ISSN:1094-3412
1556-3308
DOI:10.1007/BF02287505