IC&RC Case Management & Continuing Care 2

Question 1

Which document formally authorizes a case manager to share a client's information with outside agencies?

Accepted Answer

A written release of information signed by the client

Answer

A treatment plan signed by the counselor

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A court order obtained by the treatment facility

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A verbal confirmation from the client during session

Question 2

What is the PRIMARY purpose of an aftercare or continuing care plan?

Accepted Answer

To maintain treatment gains and support long-term recovery after formal treatment

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To document that a client has completed the required level of care

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To transfer clinical responsibility to community providers

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To satisfy insurance requirements for reimbursement

Question 3

A client in recovery is experiencing housing instability. The case manager should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment and identify immediate housing resources

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Place the client on a waitlist for sober living and continue treatment

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Discharge the client until they have stable housing

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Contact the client's family to resolve the housing situation

Question 4

Which ASAM level of care provides 24-hour medically managed intensive inpatient services?

Accepted Answer

ASAM Level 4 (Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient)

Answer

ASAM Level 1 (Outpatient)

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ASAM Level 2.1 (Intensive Outpatient)

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ASAM Level 3.5 (Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential)

Question 5

In the context of case management, 'linkage' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The process of referring and actively connecting clients to needed community services

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Connecting the client's treatment history across multiple providers

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Coordinating billing between treatment agencies and insurance

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Documenting outcomes in a shared electronic health record

Question 6

How frequently should continuing care plans typically be reviewed and updated?

Accepted Answer

Regularly at established intervals and whenever the client's needs change

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Only at the end of each calendar year

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Once per treatment episode at discharge

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Only when the client requests a change

Question 7

Which factor is MOST important when referring a client to community resources?

Accepted Answer

The match between the client's specific needs and the resource's services

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The geographic proximity of the resource to the treatment facility

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The cost of services offered by the community resource

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The reputation of the resource among clinical staff