Case Management and Continuing Care Flashcards
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A client in recovery from opioid use disorder is transitioning from a residential program. Which level of continuing care is MOST appropriate as the immediate next step?
Answer: Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide structured treatment while allowing the client to live in the community, making them the standard step-down after residential care.
When developing a continuing care plan, a CASAC should FIRST:
Answer: Assess the client's strengths, barriers, and recovery capital
Assessment of the client's strengths, barriers, and recovery capital is the foundation of any individualized continuing care plan.
A client discloses they have no transportation to attend outpatient sessions. The case manager's BEST response is to:
Answer: Document the barrier and problem-solve alternatives such as telehealth or bus passes
Identifying and problem-solving transportation barriers is a core case management function that supports treatment engagement.
Which of the following BEST describes a 'warm handoff' in case management?
Answer: Personally introducing or connecting the client to the next provider or service
A warm handoff involves directly connecting the client to the next provider, reducing the chance of disengagement during transitions.
A client with co-occurring depression and alcohol use disorder is most likely to achieve stable recovery when:
Answer: Both disorders are treated concurrently using an integrated approach
Integrated dual diagnosis treatment that addresses both conditions simultaneously produces better outcomes than sequential approaches.
According to ASAM criteria, the domain 'Relapse, Continued Use, or Continued Problem Potential' is used primarily to:
Answer: Guide the intensity of services needed based on relapse risk
This ASAM domain evaluates the client's likelihood of relapse and helps match them to the appropriate level of care intensity.
A client completes a 28-day residential program and refuses aftercare. The case manager should:
Answer: Respect autonomy, document the refusal, and provide harm reduction information and open-door return policy
Respecting client autonomy while providing education and keeping the door open supports engagement when the client is ready.