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 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.
Ogborne
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Social and Evaluation and Research Department, Addiction Research Foundation, London, Ontario, Canada. ogborne@julian.uwo.ca
Braun
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Rush
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D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006801:Humans; D016490:Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009864:Ontario; D010348:Patient Care Team; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*