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training sessions, and served as a ready reference when questions arose during field
work throughout the year.
• Field Interviewer Computer Manual: This companion FI manual provided details
about hardware use and care issues for both the Newton and the Gateway laptop
computer, instructions for using the programs on each computer, transmission steps,
and a troubleshooting guide to assist staff encountering technical difficulties. This
computer manual was included with—but bound separately from—the FI Manual, so
FIs could easily include it in their computer carrying case as a quick reference while
working.
• Field Supervisor Manual: This detailed manual for FSs included instructions and tips
for recruiting field staff and managing the Counting and Listing (C/L) effort and
Screening and Interviewing work. Strategies for managing staff using information on
the Web-based case management system (CMS) were also presented, as were
administrative issues for both the FSs and their staff. Copies of the FS Manual were
also provided to RS and RD staff.
• Field Supervisor Computer Manual: Explanations of the equipment provided for FSs
(computer, printer, fax, and speakerphone) were included in this separate volume, as
were instructions on using the various software tools (Windows/MS Word/MS Excel,
e-mail, Fed-Ex tracking). Detailed instructions on how to use the Web-based CMS
were provided for instruction and reference.
• Regional Supervisor Manual: This manual provided specific guidelines for RSs on
supervising the FSs in their region and on reporting requirements to the RDs.
Separate chapters provided instructions for managing the various stages of NSDUH,
including FI Recruitment, C/L, and Screening and Interviewing. RDs also received a
copy of this manual.
• Counting and Listing Manual: The NSDUH Counting and Listing Manual included
explanations and examples of the detailed C/L procedures. All listers and
management staff working on that phase of the NSDUH received copies of the
manual.
• Data Quality Coordinator and Consistency Check Manuals: These manuals
documented the processes to be followed by the Data Quality Team in the verification
process and in resolving consistency check problems.
These manuals, developed in earlier years, remained available to all staff and were given
to any new staff:
• Guide to Controlled Access Situations: This manual, given to all management staff,
documented the various ways to try to gain admittance in challenging access
situations.
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