Case Management & Continuing Care Flashcards

What is the PRIMARY purpose of case management in addiction treatment?

Answer: To coordinate and link clients to services that support recovery

Case management's primary purpose is to coordinate and link clients to the full range of services they need to support sustained recovery.

Which component is MOST essential when developing an effective continuing care plan?

Answer: Ensuring the plan reflects the client's individual goals and identified needs

Effective continuing care plans must be individualized, reflecting the client's own recovery goals and identified needs to promote engagement.

What does 'step-down care' refer to in substance use treatment?

Answer: Moving a client to a less intensive level of care as their condition stabilizes

Step-down care refers to transitioning a client from a higher to a lower intensity level of care as clinical stability improves.

A case manager notices a client has missed three consecutive appointments. The BEST immediate response is to:

Answer: Conduct outreach to the client to identify barriers and re-engage them

Active outreach to identify and address barriers is best practice for re-engaging clients who miss appointments and prevents treatment dropout.

Which level of care typically follows inpatient medical detoxification for most clients?

Answer: Partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient program (ASAM Level 2)

Partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient (ASAM Level 2) is the typical step-down after inpatient detox, providing structured support while allowing community reintegration.

A key function of a case manager when a client has co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is to:

Answer: Ensure coordinated, integrated services address both disorders simultaneously

Integrated, coordinated care that simultaneously addresses both co-occurring disorders produces better outcomes than sequential or parallel treatment approaches.

According to best practice, continuing care planning should be initiated:

Answer: At the time of admission and updated throughout treatment

Continuing care planning begins at admission and is continually updated, ensuring a seamless transition and preventing gaps in services at discharge.