Documentation Standards Flashcards
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Under CASSP principles, which element must be documented first when opening a new case for a child with serious emotional disturbance?
Answer: Child's strengths and assets
CASSP's strengths-based approach requires documenting the child's strengths and assets at the outset of any service planning process.
When documenting a child's cultural background in a CAASP-aligned system of care, which practice is most appropriate?
Answer: Record ethnicity as reported by the family using their own terminology
Culturally competent documentation requires capturing the family's self-identified terminology to honor their perspective and avoid misrepresentation.
A wraparound facilitator needs to document a team meeting. Which component is REQUIRED in the meeting notes?
Answer: Decisions made and action steps with assigned responsible parties
Meeting notes must capture decisions and action steps with named responsible parties so the plan remains accountable and actionable.
How frequently should a child's individualized service plan (ISP) be formally reviewed and documented in most CAASP-model programs?
Answer: At least every 90 days or when significant changes occur
ISPs should be reviewed at least quarterly (every 90 days) and whenever significant changes in the child's status or goals occur.
Which of the following best describes 'natural supports' in the context of documenting a child's service plan?
Answer: Unpaid community and family members who provide ongoing support
Natural supports are informal, unpaid individuals such as relatives, neighbors, and community members documented as part of the child's support network.
When a child is involved with multiple child-serving systems (child welfare, juvenile justice, education, mental health), which documentation practice is most consistent with CAASP principles?
Answer: A single coordinated care plan is documented with input from all systems
CAASP promotes interagency collaboration, requiring a single coordinated care plan that integrates input from all involved child-serving systems.
A child transitions from a residential program back to the community. What documentation must be completed at discharge to support continuity of care?
Answer: A discharge summary with aftercare plan, follow-up appointments, and crisis contacts
Discharge documentation must include a summary of treatment, a detailed aftercare plan, scheduled follow-ups, and crisis resources to ensure safe community transition.