Treatment Planning & Protocols Flashcards
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Which protocol framework is widely used in behavioral health to guide motivational interviewing within treatment planning sessions?
Answer: OARS (Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries)
OARS is the foundational set of motivational interviewing skills used to engage clients and evoke their own motivation for change during treatment planning.
A client refuses to sign their treatment plan. What is the BEST course of action for the BHP?
Answer: Document the client's refusal, explore their concerns, and attempt to revise the plan collaboratively
Documenting the refusal and exploring concerns demonstrates respect for client autonomy and creates an opportunity to revise the plan to better reflect the client's perspective.
The SMART criteria for treatment plan goals stands for:
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, ensuring each goal is clear and trackable.
During a treatment planning session, a client states their goal is to 'feel happier.' What should the BHP do next?
Answer: Work with the client to operationalize the goal into observable, measurable behaviors
Vague goals must be collaboratively translated into specific, observable behaviors so that progress can be objectively measured.
Which level of care on the ASAM continuum is most appropriate for a client with moderate alcohol use disorder who has a stable home environment and strong social support?
Answer: Level 1.0 Outpatient Services
A client with moderate severity, stable environment, and strong social support typically meets criteria for outpatient (Level 1.0) rather than residential or inpatient care.
A BHP is updating a treatment plan after a client experienced a psychiatric hospitalization. What is the FIRST priority upon the client's return to outpatient care?
Answer: Conduct a thorough reassessment and revise the treatment plan to reflect the client's current needs
A hospitalization represents a significant change in clinical status, requiring immediate reassessment and treatment plan revision to address current needs and prevent re-hospitalization.
Which type of intervention would be MOST appropriate to include in a treatment plan for a client with panic disorder?
Answer: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy including interoceptive exposure and breathing retraining
CBT with interoceptive exposure and breathing retraining is an evidence-based first-line intervention specifically validated for panic disorder.