Table 2 Sample implementation action plan developed during the GSS portion of GAT
Goal: | By April 2017, the site will double its current referral rate to 80% for youth under community supervision who are in need of substance use treatment services. | |||||
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Goal Measure: | The proportion of youth who are referred to treatment. | |||||
Goal Numerator: | The number of youth who are referred to treatment. | |||||
Goal Denominator: | The number of youth who are identified as in need of treatment. | |||||
# | Goal Step | Measure | Numerator | Denominator | Responsible | Due Date |
1 | Research and purchase an evidence-based screening tool | Complete when screen has been purchased | n/a | n/a | Amy (JJ), Jared (BH) | May 2016 |
2 | Train all JJ staff on how to implement and score the evidence-based screen | Complete when all staff have been trained | # of staff trained | Total # of staff who make referrals | Ted (JJ), Jared (BH) | June 2016 |
3 | Establish and document a formalized intake protocol | Complete when protocol has been drafted | n/a | n/a | Amy (JJ) | Sept 2016 |
4 | Train JJ staff on changes to MIS that incorporate the screen results | Complete when all staff have been trained | # of staff trained | Total # of staff using the MIS | Ted (JJ) | Sept 2016 |
5 | Create a handout of BH options to provide to families during the referral process | Complete when handout has been created | n/a | n/a | Jessica (JJ), Sandra (BH) | Jan 2017 |
6 | Create a standardized notification form to share with BH when making a referral | Complete when form has been created | n/a | n/a | Â | Â |
7 | Reconnect with all regional BH partners via in-person meetings | Proportion of BH partners with whom JJ has reconnected | # of local BH partners with whom JJ has reconnected | Total # of local BH partners with whomJJ will work | Cindy (JJ) | Feb 2017 |
8 | Formalize and document communication between JJ and BH partners | Complete when procedures have been documented | n/a | n/a | Amy (JJ) | April 2017 |