How does the Sud survey work?

The survey specifically asks facilities about the SUD levels of care offered, and its data can be usedto map capacity and accessibility by level of care and geographic region. There is, however, no national data source that provides information on the distribution of need for treatment by level of care.

How are Sud services categorized?

Many states and organizations have categorized SUD services into levels of care (e.g., outpatient, residential) and use intake and patient placement assessments--or more generally needs assessments--to determine the appropriate level of care and services.

How does Sud work in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvaniathey use a standardized screener that assesses whether an individual has any immediate crises that should be addressed. Counties that do contract with SUD providers and do not directly offer services typically do not do screening on the access line.

What information is recorded in a Sud assessment?

A 7-point severity scale is also recorded for each of the six dimensions. Information is also recorded regarding the client's SUD treatment history, involvement with the criminal justice system, past 90-day health care expenditures, employment challenges, physical health problems, and cognitive impairment.