Case Management and Coordination Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the primary goal of case management in substance use disorder treatment?
Answer: To coordinate and integrate services to meet a client's comprehensive needs
Case management in substance use disorder treatment focuses on coordinating and integrating multiple services to address the comprehensive biopsychosocial needs of the client.
During a case review, a counselor discovers a client is receiving duplicate prescriptions from two different physicians. The MOST appropriate first step is to:
Answer: Contact both physicians with client consent to coordinate care
With client consent, contacting both prescribing physicians facilitates care coordination and addresses potential prescription drug misuse in a clinically appropriate manner.
A care plan that identifies all services a client needs, assigns responsibilities, and sets timelines is best described as a:
Answer: Comprehensive service plan
A comprehensive service plan maps out all needed services, designates who is responsible for each, and establishes timelines, serving as the roadmap for case management.
Which case management function involves helping a client navigate and access community resources such as housing, employment, and healthcare?
Answer: Linkage
Linkage refers to connecting clients to needed community resources and services, which is a core function of case management.
An LADC is managing a client's case and notices the client has not attended medical appointments. Which case management activity is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Conduct outreach and problem-solve barriers to attendance
Active outreach and identifying barriers such as transportation or motivation issues are essential case management responses to missed appointments.
When coordinating with a client's probation officer, the counselor should FIRST:
Answer: Obtain a signed release of information from the client
Federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR Part 2) require a signed, informed release of information before disclosing any substance use disorder treatment information.
Which of the following is an example of the 'monitoring' function in case management?
Answer: Tracking a client's participation and progress across all enrolled services
Monitoring involves ongoing tracking and evaluation of a client's participation, progress, and outcomes across all services in their care plan.