LCDC Case Management

Question 1

Which federal law governs the confidentiality of substance abuse treatment records?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR Part 2

Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

ADA Title II

Answer

FERPA

Question 2

A client requests their treatment records be shared with their primary care physician. Under 42 CFR Part 2, the counselor must:

Accepted Answer

Obtain a valid written consent from the client that meets specific regulatory requirements

Answer

Deny the request to protect confidentiality

Answer

Share the records automatically under HIPAA

Answer

Notify the program director first and wait 72 hours

Question 3

Advocacy in case management refers to:

Accepted Answer

Speaking on behalf of or alongside clients to access needed services and remove barriers

Answer

Filing legal complaints on behalf of clients

Answer

Providing legal representation

Answer

Negotiating with insurance companies directly

Question 4

The primary goal of case management in substance use treatment is to:

Accepted Answer

Coordinate and link clients to community services that address multiple recovery needs

Answer

Monitor client compliance with treatment plans only

Answer

Provide direct clinical therapy across all service areas

Answer

Reduce program costs by consolidating services

Question 5

Which of the following is an appropriate reason to breach a client's confidentiality without consent?

Accepted Answer

The client makes a credible threat to seriously harm an identified third party

Answer

The client misses three consecutive appointments

Answer

The client's family requests information

Answer

A potential employer asks for verification of treatment

Question 6

A warm handoff in case management means:

Accepted Answer

Directly introducing the client to the receiving provider rather than simply giving them a referral slip

Answer

Handing off case notes to another counselor at shift change

Answer

Transferring financial responsibility for services

Answer

Closing the case after discharge