What care standards/process does a pregnant, substance-using woman require?
Pregnant, Substance-Using Women – Treatment Improvement Guideline on Continuum of Care The pregnant, substance-using woman requires a continuum of care that includes a broad range of support services provided over an extended period of time. This continuum of care should reflect the complexity of her multiple roles as a person in recovery, parent, partner, and frequently, single head of a household. Ideally, support services should be provided as long as the woman and her family need and can benefit from them, potentially until her last child reaches adulthood. In reality, support services may be available for a period of a few months to several years. The case management function is essential for the recovery and well-being of the substance-using woman and her family. Virtually any agency can provide case management services, although the lead agency typically assigns an appropriate staff person to this role, such as a social worker or nurse. The case manager assists the patient in ac
