About the Treatment Episode Data Set
Below are general questions about TEDS.
- What is the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS)?
- Does TEDS represent individual clients?
- Where does the data come from?
- Who is responsible for TEDS?
- What is the role of the SSA?
- Why does SAMHSA collect TEDS?
- What factors were taken into consideration in developing the reporting specifications for TEDS?
Data Collection and Timeline
Below are questions about TEDS data collection and timeline.
- Is TEDS reporting optional?
- How is TEDS submitted?
- What data is collected by SSA’s and reported to SAMHSA?
- What is TEDS-Admission (TEDS-A)?
- What is TEDS-Discharge (TEDS-D)?
- What is Minimum Data Set (MDS)?
- What is Supplemental Data Set (SuDS)?
- How frequently should the data be reported by SSAs?
- What happens if my state cannot submit TEDS data?
- Why are extensions not encouraged and guaranteed?
- When does the data need to be submitted to be included in the TEDS data reports?
- Where can I get more information about submitting TEDS?
- What technical assistance is offered to the states/territories?
TEDS and Its Relationship to the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUPTRS BG)
Below are questions about TEDS and its relationship to the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUPTRS BG).
Data Availability and Privacy
Below are questions about TEDS data availability and privacy.
- How can I access TEDS data?
- What demographic data are collected in TEDS?
- What substances are collected by TEDS?
- Does TEDS data represent the national population?
- Are the TEDS data files comparable?
- Are all the data received from states and jurisdictions included in the TEDS Reports?
- Is it possible to identify an admission or discharge through TEDS?
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