We started experimenting with the ATR last Fall. Initially as a means of assisting us using an evidence based tool to validate our identification of individuals that no longer needed the intensive support available through ACTT. The tool was very helpful in this.
We have begun integrating the ATR Tool ever since:
-using the tool to support Patient Flow, we are developing transitional plans for the few clients that score in Group D (scoring over 58), the tool has been helpful for clients to see their progression validated;
-using the tool to support Patient Flow, we have introduced transition language to clients that are in Group C (scoring over 51-58) and helping them to identify goals needed for further autonomy, our plan is to repeat the process every 6 months;
-using the tool to validate our ACT Team workload in terms of Patient Flow, we expect to see 2/3 of our clients scoring in Groups A and B (under 43-53), and 1/3 of our clients scoring in Group C and D, and;
-using the tool to validate workload, we plan to do what Queenston ACTT has done and present/compare clinicians workload through the ATR lens.
As you can see, I am a huge fan of the ATR. I believe it will be increasingly important for us for future funding to be able to demonstrate what we are doing with our resources. More importantly, I think it is a tool that we can use with clients so that they are fully engaged in their transition process from their beginning of service with us.