Case Management and Continuing Care Flashcards
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Which tool is MOST commonly used by CASAC counselors to track a client's treatment progress and coordinate services across providers?
Answer: An individualized service plan (ISP) or treatment plan
The individualized service plan (ISP) is the primary document used to set goals, track progress, and coordinate care across multiple providers.
A client in long-term recovery reports feeling isolated and at high risk for relapse. The case manager's MOST appropriate referral is to:
Answer: A mutual aid or peer support group such as AA, NA, or SMART Recovery
Peer support groups directly address social isolation and provide community-based recovery support, which is a key protective factor.
When a client returns to use after a period of abstinence, the counselor should FIRST:
Answer: Conduct a clinical reassessment to determine if the level of care needs adjustment
A return to use is a clinical event that warrants reassessment to determine whether higher-intensity services are needed.
Under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, a substance use disorder treatment program may release client records without consent when:
Answer: There is a medical emergency involving an immediate threat to life
Medical emergencies that pose an immediate threat to life are one of the narrow exceptions that allow disclosure without client consent under 42 CFR Part 2.
Which of the following is an example of a 'recovery capital' resource that a case manager should help a client identify?
Answer: A stable housing situation, supportive family, and employment
Recovery capital refers to internal and external assets—such as housing, social support, and employment—that support and sustain recovery.
A case manager notices a client has missed three consecutive outpatient sessions. The FIRST action should be to:
Answer: Attempt outreach to the client to assess their status and barriers
Active outreach to assess why the client missed appointments is a core case management function and may prevent dropout from treatment.
Which of the following BEST illustrates the principle of 'person-centered care' in case management?
Answer: Collaborating with the client to set goals that reflect their values and priorities
Person-centered care requires that the client's own values, goals, and preferences drive the planning and service delivery process.