Evidence-Based Practices (EBP)

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*******This page was last modified on March 24, 2008.  

Evidence-based treatment and prevention practices are those that research has proved effective. DHS is adopting proven practices in addictions and mental health services. The Oregon Legislature directed DHS and four other state agencies to spend increasing shares of public dollars on evidence-based services, culminating in 75 percent by the 2009-11 budget period. Approved practices, which have undergone independent review, can be found on this Web site.

• Current Topics
• AMH approved practices and process
• Fidelity
• Reports and publications
• Media and resources
• Research

If you have questions regarding the information on this page, please contact Shawn Clark at (503) 945-9720 or Shawn.Clark@state.or.us  

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---CURRENT TOPICS

Stakeholder Meeting (open to the public)

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 1:30-4:00 pm

Location:  Willamette Education Services District (ESD), Marion Room, 2611 Pringle Road SE, Salem

Directions: Take the Hwy 22/Mission Street/Santiam Hwy Exit #253 from I-5, head west toward Salem. Turn left on 25th Street to McGilchrist. Turn right on McGilchrist Street. Cross railroad tracks and turn left onto Pringle Road. Travel about ½ block to the ESD offices on the right - 2611 Pringle Rd SE, second floor.

Upcoming meeting dates

June 10, 2008

September 9, 2008

December 9, 2008

Contact lists

EBP Stakeholders (PDF)
EBP Steering Committee (PDF)

Meetings Open to the Public:

• Click here to link to prior meeting minutes
• Report on the Addictions and Mental Health Division Fidelity Pilot Project  (PDF)

---AMH APPROVED PRACTICES AND PROCESS

• AMH Approved Practices and Process
• 2007 Evidence-Based Practice Invertory
• The revised EBP definition  (PDF)

How to Propose an EBP

• Application for EBP Review  (PDF)  (Word)  - revised 9/05
• Instructions for AMH Application Review  (PDF) - revised 9/05
• AMH EBP Revised Definition (PDF) - revised 9/07 
• AMH External Application Review Procedure (PDF)
• AMH Internal Application Review Procedure (PDF)
• Tools for Determining Level of Practice (PDF)
• Re-evaluation process and form (PDF)

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---FIDELITY

A fidelity tool is used to verify that an intervention is being implemented in a manner consistent with the treatment model – or the research that produced the practice. The tool or scale has been shown to be reliable and valid.  

Report on the Addictions and Mental Health Division Fidelity Pilot Project   (PDF)

Fidelity Tools for Specific Approved AMH Practices: These fidelity tools are accessible and available at a low or no cost. If you know of fidelity tools for other approved practices, please contact or email them to Shawn Clark at Shawn.clark@state.or.us  

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Checklist 
• Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy Treatment Integrity Code  (PDF)
• Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy Supervisor Interview Rating Guide and Forms  (PDF)
• Seeking Safety Adherence Scale and Score Sheet 
• Supported Employment  (PDF)
• Family Psychoeducation  (PDF)
• Assertive Community Treatment  (PDF)
• Illness Management and Recovery  (PDF)
• Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment  (PDF)
• Drug Courts 10 Key Components (PDF)
• Matrix Model Fidelity Study Worksheet, Minute by Minute Elements (PDF)
• Matrix Model Fidelity Scale Structural Elements (PDF)
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Fidelity Tool (PDF)
• Wraparound Fidelity Index  

Measuring Fidelity 

Methods for measuring fidelity (PDF)

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---REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS

• 2007 Biennial Report: Effective Psychosocial Interventions for Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Needs (State of Hawaii  (PDF)
• EBP Reimbursement (PDF)
• Position Paper on Native American Treatment Programs and Evidence-Based Practices   (PDF)
• Organizational Readiness for Change and Opinions Toward Treatment Innovations (Special Article from the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)  (PDF)
• National Voluntary Consensus Standards for the Treatment of Substance Use Conditions: Evidence-Based Treatment Practices (National Quality Forum)  (PDF)
• Report on the Addictions and Mental Health Division Fidelity Pilot Project  (PDF)

• Final versions of EBP Report to Judiciary Committee (PDF)

• Department of Corrections and Addictions and Mental Health Division Evidence-Based Practices Understanding (PDF)

• Progress Report on the Implementation of EBP, Presentation to the Judiciary Committee (PDF)

• 2005 Survey of Evidence-Based Practices Results  (PDF)

• 2005 Ways and Means: Evidence-Based Practices  (PDF)

• Consumer Caucus Report  (PDF)

• Evidence-Based and Emerging Best Practices Conference Report and Recommendations  (PDF)

• Project Plan to Promote the Adoption of Evidence-Based Practices (PDF)

---MEDIA AND RESOURCES

• Summary of ORS 182.525 (Senate Bill 267) (PDF)

Media Releases 

• Oregon leading the nation in adding rigor to treatment practices
• Funding for Addiction Treatment: State now requiring results before giving out money (PDF)

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---RESEARCH

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Programs
• EBP Informational Web Sites and Publications (PDF)
• General Organizational Index Definition and Scoring
• General Organizational Index Overview
• SAMHSA National Mental Health Information Center: Evidence Based Practices Toolkits
• Western Capt Best and Promising Practices Database
• Northwest Frontier Addictions Technology and Transfer Center
• National Institute on Drugs (NIDA)
• National Institute Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• Implementing Best Practice Prevention Programs with Fidelity (PreventionIdaho.net)
• National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
• SAMHSA National Outcome Measures
• University of Washington Evidence-Based Practices for Treating Substance Use Disorders
• NREPP  is a searchable database with up-to-date, reliable information on the scientific basis and practicality of interventions. Users, such as community organizations and state and local officials, can perform custom searches to identify specific interventions based upon desired outcomes, target populations and service settings.

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