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Alaska's FASD Diagnostic Team Network: Enhancing Diagnosis and Support

Explore Alaska's FASD Diagnostic Team Network, presenting their structure, challenges, and successes. Learn about the process, membership requirements, and funding. Over 850 diagnoses completed since 2001 with quality data collection. Contact L. Diane Casto for more information.

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Alaska's FASD Diagnostic Team Network: Enhancing Diagnosis and Support

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  1. Alaska’s FASD Diagnostic Team Network Presentation by L. Diane Casto Manager, Prevention & Early Intervention Services State of Alaska, DHSS, Division of Behavioral Health

  2. Team Structure & Process • 12 community-based diagnostic teams across Alaska—1 specialty team at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute • All teams required to use the UW 4-digit diagnostic process • Teams trained at UW training program in Seattle • Team membership must include a trained Parent Navigator

  3. Team Structure & Process • All teams housed/developed within an established service delivery agency • Teams receiving state funding MUST complete and return data collection forms prior to payment • Teams funded primarily through Medicaid Reimbursement and State of Alaska Provider Agreements

  4. Alaska Diagnostic Team LocationsMay 2006

  5. Alaska’s Diagnostic Team Challenges • Sustainability • Funding • Agency support • Team Member Turnover • Qualified & Available Team Members (lack of specialist in AK) • Ongoing Training

  6. Alaska’s Diagnostic Team Network Successes • Over 850 completed diagnoses since 2001 • Quality data collected and analyzed for each completed diagnosis (UAA Evaluation Team) • Increased reporting to Alaska’s Birth Defects & FAS Registry • Monthly support/TA calls available for all team members • Established 4-digit Diagnostic Process training in Alaska (Southcentral Foundation)

  7. Alaska’s FASD Diagnostic Team Network • For information, copies of data reports, evaluations or Teamwork Manual contact: L. Diane Casto diane_casto@health.state.ak.us 907/465-3033

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