Case Management and Coordination Flashcards
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A client is transitioning from residential treatment to outpatient care. Which action is MOST critical in case management during this transition?
Answer: Developing a detailed continuing care plan with scheduled follow-up
Transitions between levels of care are high-risk periods; developing a detailed continuing care plan with scheduled follow-up is essential to prevent relapse and ensure continuity.
A multidisciplinary team meeting includes a counselor, a physician, a social worker, and a peer support specialist. The LADC's PRIMARY role in this setting is to:
Answer: Provide clinical information about the client's substance use and treatment progress
In a multidisciplinary team, the LADC contributes specialized clinical knowledge about the client's substance use history, treatment progress, and counseling needs.
Under 42 CFR Part 2, which of the following does NOT require client consent before disclosure?
Answer: Reporting suspected child abuse as required by state law
Mandatory reporting obligations such as child abuse reporting are exceptions to 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements and do not require client consent.
Which level of the ASAM criteria is MOST appropriate for a client who needs 24-hour medically managed intensive inpatient services?
Answer: Level 4.0 – Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient Services
ASAM Level 4.0 is designated for clients requiring 24-hour medically managed intensive inpatient care, typically for severe withdrawal or medical complications.
A client with co-occurring depression and alcohol use disorder is most effectively served through which care approach?
Answer: Integrated treatment addressing both disorders simultaneously
Integrated treatment that addresses co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously produces better outcomes than sequential or parallel approaches.
When a case manager refers a client to a community resource, which follow-up action BEST demonstrates effective case management?
Answer: Verifying that the referral was completed and evaluating client satisfaction
Effective case management requires verification that referrals were completed and evaluation of whether the service met the client's needs.
Which documentation practice is MOST important when closing a client's case in a substance use disorder program?
Answer: Completing a discharge summary that includes treatment progress, referrals, and aftercare plan
A comprehensive discharge summary documenting treatment progress, referrals made, and aftercare plans is essential for continuity of care and meets legal and accreditation standards.