Mar 20, 2009 · The development of LOCUS has provided a single instrument that can be used for these functions in a wide variety of settings, including both mental health and addictions. It …

Significant current suicidal or homicidal ideation without intent or conscious plan and without past history. No active suicidal/homicidal ideation, but extreme distress and/or a history of …

Aug 14, 2024 · 7 ordered categories of service intensity Algorithm *LOCUS = Locus Family of Tools Note – I’m going to show for the LOCUS, but the framework is the same for the …

LOCUS has four main objectives. The first is to provide a system for assessment of service needs for adult clients, based on six evaluation parameters.

LOCUS provides a method of “value” management is not easily derived from any other existing managed care instruments. It meets the need of both payers and providers for a system to …

DMH has selected the Level of Care Utilization Scale (LOCUS) as the level of care tool for adults to improve flow between the levels of outpatient care into and through the mental health system.

LOCUS: Level of Care Utilization System; developed by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP) in the 1990’s for adults with BH needs.