What is the MH/AODA Functional Screen (FS) going to be used for?
The MH/AODA FS is a screening tool for individuals with mental illness and/or AODA issues which will automatically determine a level of need for the following: Community Support Programs (CSP), Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), Community Options Program (COP) for people with serious and persistent mental illness, and for the HSRS, Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) target populations, High and Low. The screen will also automatically refer individuals who have co-morbid substance abuse issues to a level one screen for UPC (uniform placement criteria). It will also refer individuals with physical health problems and related ADL (activities of daily living) deficits to a Long Term Care (LTC) Functional Screen to determine eligibility for funding through a home and community-based waiver. The Department also plans on using the screen for local and state quality improvement initiatives and the development of quality indicators. The data provided can be used to measure progress of individual
