Incomplete implementation of substance use treatment referrals in U.S. hospitals: What can be learned through a lens of decoupling?
Hospitals can play a key role in identifying and treating substance use disorders (SUD), and a process known as Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) exists to assist with this process. However, SBIRT is often implemented in ways that minimize disruption to operational workflows; screening is...