ACRN ACRN Case Management & Care Coordination

Question 1

The PRIMARY goal of HIV case management is to:

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Coordinate comprehensive services to optimize health outcomes and retention in care

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Reduce healthcare costs by limiting services

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Manage only the medical aspects of HIV disease

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Monitor patients for treatment non-compliance

Question 2

Which component of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funds AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs)?

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Part B

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Part A

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Part C

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Part D

Question 3

The HIV Care Continuum tracks patients through which sequential stages?

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Diagnosis → Linkage → Retention → ART → Viral Suppression

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Exposure → Infection → Diagnosis → Death

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Screening → Treatment → Recovery → Discharge

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Testing → Hospitalization → Rehabilitation → Community

Question 4

"Linkage to care" for a newly diagnosed HIV patient is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The patient attending a first HIV care appointment within a defined timeframe

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The patient signing consent for treatment

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The patient receiving a CD4 count result

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The patient being referred to social services

Question 5

Which indicator BEST measures the effectiveness of an HIV case management program?

Accepted Answer

Viral suppression rates among case-managed patients

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Number of patients enrolled in case management

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Average number of services provided per patient

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Reduction in emergency room visits alone

Question 6

A patient with HIV has been lost to follow-up for 6 months. The case manager's FIRST step should be:

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Attempt outreach through multiple channels including phone, mail, and community health workers

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Close the case and document as non-compliant

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Notify the health department immediately

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Schedule a home visit without patient consent