CBHCM CBHCM Outcomes Measurement and Quality Improvement

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of outcomes measurement in behavioral health case management?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate the effectiveness of services and guide improvement

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To justify case manager salaries

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To satisfy accreditation paperwork only

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To diagnose mental health conditions

Question 2

Which tool is commonly used to measure functional outcomes in behavioral health?

Accepted Answer

BASIS-24 (Behavior and Symptom Identification Scale)

Answer

DSM-5 diagnostic criteria

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ICD-10 coding manual

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HIPAA compliance checklist

Question 3

What does 'fidelity monitoring' mean in evidence-based practice implementation?

Accepted Answer

Measuring how closely a program follows its evidence-based model

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Financial auditing of program budgets

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Monitoring client medication adherence

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Tracking staff attendance records

Question 4

Which type of data is MOST useful for tracking individual client progress over time?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal outcome data from repeated assessments

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Cross-sectional prevalence data

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Aggregate community health statistics

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Single-point diagnostic data

Question 5

What is a 'dashboard' in the context of quality improvement in behavioral health?

Accepted Answer

A visual display of key performance indicators and outcomes data

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A physical workstation for case managers

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A client's recovery plan binder

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A medication administration record

Question 6

The PDSA cycle used in quality improvement stands for what?

Accepted Answer

Plan, Do, Study, Act

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Plan, Deliver, Sustain, Assess

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Prepare, Deploy, Survey, Analyze

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Protocol, Document, Submit, Audit