Definition:

Within an agency the name or means of identifying the collection of components and or clinical modalities designed to assist clients in meeting their treatment needs and goals.

Guide for Use:

Programs are set up based on the agency’s M-SAA contracts between the LHIN and the agency which lists the PSC/FC that particular agency is funded (through the LHIN) to provide. Excerpt from Admission and Discharge Criteria:

• A program consists of a collection of components (specific activities (e.g., individual counseling, group counseling, SRP, GSC) and/or clinical modalities (e.g., cognitive behavioural, solution-focused therapy)), designed to assist clients in meeting their needs and reaching their goals.
• Excerpt from Terminology and Structure of Addiction Treatment Services In Ontario:
  • A program is provided within a service.
  • A program must include the following issues in its program manual:
    
    • Clinical Framework, Principles, Policies and Procedures
    • Statement of Purpose, Goals and Objectives
    • Description of People Attending the Program
    • Description of Program Content and Schedule of Events
    • Based on Best Practices
    • Statement of Program Evaluation Plan and Implementation

Substance abuse and problem gambling programs provided by an agency are based on the PSC/FC (categories of treatment services) for which it is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.  PSCs/FCs are stipulated in the Transfer Payment Agreement between the agency and MoHLTC.  Programs are mapped to a FC. This must be done in consultation with DATIS staff to ensure consistent with agreement.

Context:

The linking of program names to PSCs and FCs:

• provides information about the broad types of services received by clients;
• permits the generation of utilization and costing statistics for management, planning and accountability purposes; and
• contributes to the monitoring and evaluation of treatment outcomes.