Case Management & Continuing Care Flashcards

A client completing residential treatment will start intensive outpatient next week at a different agency. Which action best supports a smooth transition?

Answer: Arrange a warm handoff with a signed release, sharing the discharge summary and confirming the intake appointment

A warm handoff with proper consent and a confirmed appointment reduces drop-off between levels of care.

Under 42 CFR Part 2, which element is required in a valid written consent to disclose SUD treatment information to a probation officer?

Answer: A description of the information to be disclosed and the purpose of the disclosure

Part 2 consents must specify how much and what kind of information is disclosed and the purpose, among other elements.

A client on buprenorphine is being discharged from a program that prescribes it. What is the case manager's priority?

Answer: Ensure an ongoing prescriber is identified and the first appointment occurs before the supply runs out

Continuity of medication is critical because gaps in MOUD sharply increase relapse and overdose risk.

During a case conference with a client's psychiatrist and housing caseworker, what is the counselor's primary role?

Answer: Coordinate services and share only information authorized by the client's consent

Case conferences coordinate care within the limits of client consent and each provider's scope.

A client in aftercare misses two consecutive scheduled sessions. What is the most appropriate first step?

Answer: Make outreach contact to check on the client and re-engage

Proactive outreach after missed contacts is a core continuing-care practice to prevent disengagement.

Which tool is most commonly used to determine the appropriate level of care when a client steps down from treatment?

Answer: ASAM Criteria multidimensional assessment

The ASAM Criteria use six dimensions to match clients to the right level of care during transitions.

A client's discharge plan lists 'attend meetings' as the only recovery goal. What is the best revision?

Answer: Make it specific, measurable, and tied to identified needs such as housing, employment, and relapse triggers

Effective continuing care plans contain specific, measurable goals addressing the client's full range of needs.