Support Individuals Through Detoxification Programmes

Learning outcomes

1 Understand how assessments should be undertaken

1.1 Explain how requests for assessment should be prioritised in line with an organisation’s criteria

1.2 Describe how to arrange for a comprehensive substance review and risk assessment

1.3 Describe how individuals may be involved in the assessment of their needs

1.4 Explain how individual motivation and readiness to engage in a treatment programme are assessed

1.5 Explain how information obtained during an assessment should be passed to another organisation in line with local protocols

1.6 Explain why it is important to assess and review risk to individuals and others from substance misuse on a regular basis

2 Introduce individuals to detoxification programmes

2.1 Implement the locally agreed criteria for admission of individuals to a detoxification programme

2.2 Explain what should be taken into account to establish the correct level of urgency for admission to a detoxification programme

2.3 Demonstrate the advice and information that should be provided to individuals prior to a detoxification programme

2.4 Describe what a ‘contract of care’ includes and the respective responsibilities of the individual and the service during a detoxification programme

2.5 Demonstrate ways in which significant others and carers may become involved in an individual’s detoxification programme

3 Develop and review detoxification treatment and care plans

3.1 Demonstrate how to coordinate detoxification treatment within a care plan which involves the individual and members of other service teams as appropriate

3.2 Show how to review expectations and plans with individuals who are not yet able to complete the detoxification programme

3.3 Review assessments at appropriate intervals once an individual has commenced a programme of care

3.4 Describe the evidence base for the likely outcomes of detoxification programmes

4 Manage closure of individuals’ detoxification programmes

4.1 Arrange a discharge planning meeting with members from other service providers in order to formalise an ongoing care plan

4.2 Establish active co-ordination between detoxification and rehabilitative services after discharge

4.3 Complete case closure information promptly and accurately for individuals who have achieved abstinence and left the programme