Enter ANSA BASICS
What does ANSA stand for?
What is Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment?
What is the highest score possible on a need item in the ANSA?
What is 3 (indicates immediate or intensive action needed)?
Name one of the core domains in the ANSA
What is Behavioral Health Needs (or Life Functioning, Risk Behaviors, etc.)?
What is the goal of assessing strengths in the ANSA?
What is to support recovery, build capacity, and inform the treatment plan?
How is the ANSA used in person-centered planning?
What is by identifying key needs and strengths to guide treatment and goals?
What is the purpose of the ANSA tool?
What is to support decision-making and care planning for adults with behavioral health needs?
What score indicates that action may be needed or watchful waiting is recommended?
What is 1?
Which domain includes items like Depression, Anxiety, and Adjustment to Trauma?
What is Behavioral Health Needs?
Give an example of a strength assessed in the ANSA.
What is Family, Employment, Interpersonal, Spiritual, or Resiliency Strengths?
What does a score of 2 or 3 on a need item indicate?
What is that it must be addressed in the plan of care?
Who should complete the ANSA assessment?
What is a certified provider who knows the individual?
What does a score of 0 mean on a need item?
What is no evidence of a need?
Which domain covers employment, housing, and activities of daily living
What is Life Functioning?
What does it mean to leverage a strength in planning?
What is using a strength to address a need or achieve a goal?
How can client voice be honored in ANSA assessment?
What is involving them in rating and prioritizing items?
Is ANSA a diagnostic tool?
What is no—it is a communication and planning tool?
What is the scoring range for strengths in the ANSA?
What is 0 (centerpiece strength) to 3 (no strength identified)?
Give an example of a Risk Behavior in the ANSA.
What is Self-Harm, Danger to Others, Criminal Behavior, etc.?
True or False: All strengths should be included in the plan, regardless of rating.
What is False—focus on strengths rated 0 or 1?
What is a functional strength?
What is a strength the individual uses to manage life and challenges effectively?
How often should the ANSA be updated?
What is at intake, significant changes, and every 90 days?
What does a score of “2” on a strength item mean?
What is strength identified but requires building or development?
How is cultural identity captured in the ANSA?
What is under Cultural Factors and strengths/needs influencing care?
How can strengths affect safety planning?
What is strengths can provide support or protective factors?
Why is regular reassessment with ANSA important?
What is it tracks change over time and ensures plan relevance?