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FL Case Management – Comprehensive
Study Guide
1. Foundations of Case Management
Client-centered, collaborative process.
Core functions: Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, evaluate.
Focus on improving outcomes while ensuring cost-effective service
delivery.
2. Client Assessment
Evaluate physical, behavioral, social, environmental, and financial
needs.
Identify strengths, barriers, and risk factors.
Conduct ongoing reassessments as conditions change.
3. Care Planning
Develop measurable, time-limited goals.
Identify services, responsible parties, and expected outcomes.
Monitor compliance and modify plan as needed.
4. Legal Responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Follow Florida mandatory reporting laws.
Obtain informed consent for services.
Adhere to professional standards and agency policy.
5. Documentation Standards
Accurate, objective, and timely charting.
Document assessments, referrals, follow-ups, and outcomes.
Ensure documentation supports service decisions and continuity of
care.
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FL Case Management – Comprehensive

Study Guide

1. Foundations of Case Management  Client-centered, collaborative process.  Core functions: Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, evaluate.  Focus on improving outcomes while ensuring cost-effective service delivery. 2. Client Assessment  Evaluate physical, behavioral, social, environmental, and financial needs.  Identify strengths, barriers, and risk factors.  Conduct ongoing reassessments as conditions change. 3. Care Planning  Develop measurable, time-limited goals.  Identify services, responsible parties, and expected outcomes.  Monitor compliance and modify plan as needed. 4. Legal Responsibilities  Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.  Follow Florida mandatory reporting laws.  Obtain informed consent for services.  Adhere to professional standards and agency policy. 5. Documentation Standards  Accurate, objective, and timely charting.  Document assessments, referrals, follow-ups, and outcomes.  Ensure documentation supports service decisions and continuity of care.

6. Communication and Advocacy  Use clear and professional communication.  Practice cultural competence and trauma-informed care.  Advocate for client access to services and resources. 7. Care Coordination and Transitions  Coordinate medical, behavioral, and community-based services.  Support smooth transitions between hospital, home, and long-term care.  Monitor adherence to treatment plans. 8. Ethics and Professional Conduct  Maintain professional boundaries.  Avoid conflicts of interest.  Apply ethical principles: beneficence, autonomy, non-maleficence, justice, fidelity. **Practice Questions

  1. The primary goal of case management is to:** a) Provide direct medical care b) Improve client outcomes through coordinated services c) Supervise physicians d) Approve insurance claims only Correct Answer: b)

Case management focuses on coordinating services to improve overall client

outcomes.

2. If a case manager suspects abuse or neglect, they must: a) Wait for confirmation b) Report according to Florida law c) Discuss only with coworkers d) Ignore until court review