Iowa SOR Providers Community of Practice for Contingency Management Session #2-Recording

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Video Summary

This session focused on interactive discussions about implementing contingency management (CM) in treatment settings. The aim was to engage participants in a dialogue, encouraging them to reflect on their understanding, questions, or skepticism around CM. Participants were invited to note three things they know or want to explore about CM. The session emphasized that it's not meant to be lecture-heavy but rather a space for shared learning and problem-solving.<br /><br />Contingency management was defined as an incentive-based program to help with retention, engagement, and substance use reduction. The conversation covered potential rewards for desired behaviors and differentiated between rewards and reinforcement. Concerns like financial constraints, staff training, and cultural considerations were addressed, alongside the need for safeguards and policies for effective implementation.<br /><br />Some participants shared concerns and questions, such as how to implement CM without specific funding and whether all staff need training. Others discussed how to handle test results' accuracy and the clinical eligibility for delivering CM.<br /><br />The session concluded with a reminder of the importance of feedback through an evaluation survey and an invitation to the next session, encouraging participants to bring their experiences, questions, and stories for further discussion.

Keywords

contingency management

treatment settings

incentive-based program

substance use reduction

staff training

cultural considerations

financial constraints

implementation policies

interactive discussions