Assessment and Planning Flashcards
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A case manager is conducting a needs assessment and the client states, 'I just want to feel normal again.' The BEST next step is to:
Answer: Translate this into a specific measurable goal collaboratively with the client
Translating vague client language into specific, measurable goals collaboratively ensures the care plan is both client-centered and clinically actionable.
Which of the following BEST defines 'functional impairment' in the context of a behavioral health assessment?
Answer: Limitations in a client's ability to fulfill roles and daily activities due to behavioral health symptoms
Functional impairment refers to the extent that behavioral health symptoms limit a client's ability to meet daily living demands and fulfill social, occupational, and personal roles.
A case manager is selecting an assessment tool for a non-English-speaking client. The MOST important consideration is:
Answer: Whether the tool has been validated in the client's primary language and cultural context
Assessment tools must be validated in the client's primary language and cultural context to ensure reliability and reduce measurement bias.
A case manager completes an initial assessment and identifies five high-priority needs. When developing the care plan, the case manager should:
Answer: Prioritize with the client based on urgency, client preference, and available resources
Effective care planning requires collaborative prioritization of needs based on clinical urgency, client-identified priorities, and realistic resource availability.
In the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria, Dimension 4 addresses:
Answer: Readiness to change
ASAM Dimension 4 specifically assesses the client's readiness to change and engagement in treatment, which directly influences level of care placement.
A case manager documents a client's care plan and notes that goals were set WITHOUT the client's meaningful participation. This practice MOST directly violates:
Answer: The principle of person-centered planning and informed consent
Person-centered planning requires meaningful client participation in goal-setting; excluding the client violates both ethical standards and informed consent principles.
A case manager is monitoring a client's progress toward care plan goals. Which approach BEST supports accurate ongoing assessment?
Answer: Using standardized outcome measures at regular intervals alongside qualitative client feedback
Combining validated outcome measures with qualitative client feedback at regular intervals provides the most comprehensive and accurate picture of client progress.