2001 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse

Field Interviewer Manual

Table of Contents

Cover

RTI Vision, Mission, Values

List of Exhibits

List of Appendices

2. YOUR JOB AS A FIELD INTERVIEWER
     2.1 Introduction
     2.2 Screening and Interviewing Process
     2.3 Field Interviewer Responsibilities
     2.4 Professional Ethics and Respondents' Rights
     2.5 Importance of Confidentiality
     2.6 Adherence to Procedures
     2.7 Performance Expectations
     2.8 Materials, Supplies and Equipment
     Review of Chapter 2

3. LOCATING SAMPLE DWELLING UNITS
     3.1 Introduction
     3.2 Inspecting the Segment Materials
     3.3 Locating the Segment and the Designated SDUs
     3.4 Determining the Status of Each SDU
     3.5 Checking for Missed Dwelling Units
     3.6 Adding Missed Dwelling Units
     3.7 When to Call RTI
     3.8 Importance of Sampling Activities
     Review of Chapter 3

4. CONTACTING DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTS
     4.1 Introduction
     4.2 Scheduling Fieldwork
     4.3 Assignment Materials
     4.4 Record of Calls
     4.5 Lead Letters
     4.6 Organizing Your Materials
     4.7 Initial Approach
     4.8 Your Introduction
     4.9 Eligible Screening Respondent and Address Verification
     4.10 Informed Consent
     Review of Chapter 4

5. OBTAINING PARTICIPATION
     5.1 Introduction
     5.2 Tools for Obtaining Participation
     5.3 Explaining the Survey and Answering Questions
     5.4 Overcoming Objections
     5.5 "Tips" on Obtaining Participation
     5.6 Importance of Interviewer Style
     5.7 Local Social Climate
     5.8 Controlled Access Buildings/Gated Communities
     5.9 Using an Escort
     5.10 Working Safely
     5.11 The Working Environment of a Field Interviewer
     Review of Chapter 5

6. CONDUCTING SCREENING
     6.1 Introduction
     6.2 Overview of NHSDA Screening
     6.3 Overview of Newton Screening and Case Management Program
     6.4 The Screening Program
     6.5 Verification
     6.6 Record of Calls
     6.7 GQU Screening Program
     6.8 Edit Address
     6.9 Missed DUs Procedures
     6.10 On Hold Feature
     6.11 Re-open Case
     6.12 Enter Summary PT&E
     6.13 Transmit Data
     6.14 Calibrate Pen
     6.15 Set Name and ID
     6.16 Re-Load Training Cases
     6.17 Set Roster Prompts Off/On
     6.18 Transferring Cases
     6.19 Daily Closing of the Screening Program
     6.20 NHSDA Utilities
     Review of Chapter 6

7. PREPARING TO INTERVIEW
     7.1 Introduction
     7.2 Your Role as a Professional Field Interviewer
     7.3 Case Assignment
     7.4 Contacting the Selected Respondent(s)
     7.5 Obtaining Interview Participation
     7.6 Informed Consent Procedures
     7.7 Getting Started
     Review of Chapter 7

8. THE NHSDA INTERVIEW
     8.1 Introduction
     8.2 Standardizing the CAPI Interview Process
     8.3 The NHSDA Interview Content
     8.4 Introductory Statement & Informed Consent
     8.5 Verifying Eligibility
     8.6 Use of Showcards and Pillcards
     8.7 Completing the Reference Date Calendar
     8.8 FI Responsibilities During the ACASI Portion
     8.9 Industry and Occupation Coding
     8.10 Respondent Difficulties
     8.11 Post Interview Procedures
     8.12 Thank the Respondent
     Review of Chapter 8

9. DOCUMENTING AND REPORTING PROCEDURES
     9.1 Introduction
     9.2 Transmissions from the Field
     9.3 Entering Weekly PT&E Summary Data in Newton
     9.4 Conference Call with Field Supervisor
     9.5 Reporting Summary
     Review of Chapter 9

10. QUALITY CONTROL
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 Practice, Monitoring and Evaluation at Training
     10.3 Evaluation of Training
     10.4 Screening Edits
     10.5 Interviewing Edits
     10.6 Screening/Interview Observations
     10.7 Verification
     Review of Chapter 10

11. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
     11.1 Introduction
     11.2 Terms of Employment
     11.3 Authorization for Expenditures
     11.4 Preparing a PT&E
     11.5 Common Errors
     11.6 Escorts
     11.7 Federal Express Mailing Procedures
     11.8 Work Absences Caused by Sickness and Vacation
     11.9 Field Accidents and Injuries
     11.10 FI Referrals
     11.11 Traveling FIs
     Review of Chapter 11

12. SUMMARY
     12.1 Introduction
     12.2 Materials and Equipment
     12.3 Organizing Your Materials
     12.4 Tasks for a Typical Day
     12.5 Weekly Tasks
     12.6 Periodic Tasks
     12.7 End of Quarter Tasks
     Review of Chapter 12

 

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