CANS definition
Examples of CANS in a sentence
Staff administering the instruments must have documentation of current certification in the CANS.
Further evaluations (e.g., CANS, psychological, psychiatric, physical, etc.) as needed.
Results of the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strength (CANS) assessment process should inform the child’s treatment plan, provide level of care decision support, serve as an outcome measurement and facilitate communication between agencies.
Grantee can find information related to CANS training and certification requirements posted at: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/behavioral- health-services-providers/local-mental-health-authorities/child-adolescent- needs-strengths-assessment.
Notify the HHSC RTCC of the assessment results and provide a copy of the CANS by close of business of the following business day.