Protocol- Draft

Observation Protocol for Medication-Assisted Treatment Facility

I plan to conduct observations within the program that I am evaluating and I hope to be able to see what a typical appointment for a client looks like. The first step that I would make sure to do is to respect client privacy. Clients receiving MAT have the right to privacy, so it is important to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations. I will obtain written consent from the patient before observing any treatment. Next, I will observe the process of the appointment and look to see if there are any inconveniences in the process for the client that sticks out to me. Next, I will observe the client during their appointment to see if they are comfortable within their environment. If they appear uncomfortable, I may ask the client after their appointment if they are uncomfortable with anything in the program. 

Questions for Interviews 

1. How do you feel this medication-assisted treatment program has helped you in recovery?
2. How easy was it for you to access the medication-assisted treatment program?
3. How do you feel the medication-assisted treatment program is helping you achieve your treatment goals?
4. How have the healthcare providers been helpful in addressing your concerns about the medication-assisted treatment program?
5. Have you experienced any side effects from the medication used in the program? If so, how were they managed?
6. Have you received adequate information about the medication-assisted treatment program and how it works?
7. Are you comfortable with the medication-assisted treatment program being a part of your overall treatment plan?
8. What type (if any) of stigma or discrimination have you experienced because of your participation in the medication-assisted treatment program?
9. How has your overall quality of life improved since starting the medication-assisted treatment program?

The main purpose of the interview will be to see if the program is efficient in helping people in their recovery and if they feel comfortable with the services they are given when they come to the facility. These questions can be tailored to the specific needs and goals of the medication-assisted treatment program and can be administered in various formats, such as paper surveys, online surveys, or in-person interviews. The people that will be taking the surveys are the people that are receiving services from the program that I’m evaluating. 

Protocol Final- Medication-Assisted Treatment Facility

Questions for employees of the company:

1. What is the mission of this facility, and how is it achieving its goals?
2. How does the facility measure the success of the program, and what metrics are used to evaluate patient outcomes?
3. How does the program address the unique needs of patients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders?
4. How does the facility collaborate with other healthcare providers and community resources to support patients in their recovery?
5. How does the program support patient engagement and retention in treatment?
6. What challenges has the facility faced in its work, and how has it overcome them?

Questions for interviews of participants of the program:

1. How do you feel this medication-assisted treatment program has helped you in recovery?

2. How easy was it for you to access the medication-assisted treatment program?

3. How do you feel the medication-assisted treatment program is helping you achieve your treatment goals?

4. How have the healthcare providers been helpful in addressing your concerns about the medication-assisted treatment program?

5. Have you experienced any side effects from the medication used in the program? If so, how were they managed?

6. Have you received adequate information about the medication-assisted treatment program and how it works?

7. Are you comfortable with the medication-assisted treatment program being a part of your overall treatment plan?

8. What type (if any) of stigma or discrimination have you experienced because of your participation in the medication-assisted treatment program?

9. How has your overall quality of life improved since starting the medication-assisted treatment program?

This protocol was a good way to stay organized during the program evaluation.