Alaska’s FASD Diagnostic Team Network

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