The 2009 Benchmark survey is now ready for completion.

We are very pleased to announce that the 2009 NAATP Benchmark survey instrument is now ready for completion.  All surveys need to be completed by April 30th, 2009!  This is the only benchmark information that is addiction treatment specific available and you must complete the survey to receive a copy of the results.  All respondents will receive a color copy of the results where the collected data points will be displayed on individual graphs with the average and standard deviation indicated.  You will also receive a cover letter identifying your bar number on the graphs, while the other participants will remain anonymous to you.

NOTE: You may complete more than one survey if you have “discrete” programs or product lines that you would like compared to each other and to all others who complete the survey.  All of the information you provide will remain strictly confidential and only accessible by the NAATP executive.

When the reports are complete, you will also receive information on how you can receive custom reports that compare you to “most like” programs and/or look at your trends over the 10 year history of this data being collected.

As you complete the survey, we ask that you pay particular attention to the following guidelines and suggestions:

Important Guidelines:

1. Make sure you are using the most up-to-date version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. To access the survey visit: http://www.naatp.org/survey/benchmark_survey/survey.php
3. Print out a hard copy for your reference and note information that needs to be collected. If you would like to print your completed form you must print one page at a time.
4. The information that is requested is for your most recently completed fiscal year!
5. You do not need a password to begin the survey, simply click start.If you do not complete the survey in one session you may choose to save the survey.  You will be prompted to provide an email address and create a password.  Please write down this username and password, as you will need it to access your survey later.  
6. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Because Zeros can skew the reported averages all instances where a cell contains a zero will be recorded as null or N/A.  If you do not have the information or wish to skip a question you may leave the zero in the cell and it will be deleted on the backend.  If there is an instance where you need to report a zero please email Angela Abshire at aabshire@naatp.org.
7. Once you have completed the survey, you can click “Submit”. If you receive a warning indicating there are errors please look for the cell(s) outlined in red.  There are a few questions that require an answer in order to submit the survey.  If you have double checked your data and still are unable to submit please save the survey and email aabshire@naatp.org and she will submit the survey for you.

Thank you very much for your assistance in making this a very successful and valuable resource for the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers members.