Case Management Concepts and Principles Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of case management according to the Case Management Society of America (CMSA)?
Answer: To facilitate the client's achievement of wellness and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, and service coordination
CMSA defines case management's primary goal as facilitating client wellness and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, and service coordination.
The CCM (Certified Case Manager) credential is administered by which organization?
Answer: Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC)
The Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) is the credentialing body that administers the CCM examination and awards the CCM designation.
In the case management process, which step immediately follows the initial assessment?
Answer: Problem identification and prioritization
After gathering information through assessment, the case manager identifies and prioritizes problems or needs before developing a care plan and implementing interventions.
Which model of case management was specifically designed for individuals with serious mental illness and provides intensive community-based services via a multidisciplinary team?
Answer: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model was developed for individuals with serious mental illness, delivering intensive, coordinated services in community settings.
Which of the following best describes the 'broker' model of case management?
Answer: The case manager links and connects clients to appropriate community resources without providing direct care
In the broker model, the case manager's primary role is to identify, link, and coordinate community resources and services for the client rather than delivering direct care.
Which organization published the first Standards of Practice specifically for the case management profession?
Answer: Case Management Society of America (CMSA)
CMSA developed the first Standards of Practice for Case Management in 1995, establishing professional guidelines and expectations for the field.
In case management, 'continuity of care' is best defined as:
Answer: Seamless, coordinated care across settings, providers, and time to prevent gaps in services
Continuity of care refers to coordinated, uninterrupted care across different settings, providers, and time periods to prevent service gaps and fragmentation.