CASE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS VERIFIED STUDY
RESOURCE
●● assisted-living facilities (ALFs)
Answer: are a form of long-term care that is available to seniors, also
known as an alternative level of care. This enables seniors to remain
independent, providing services only as they are needed. It is a level of
care that bridges the gap between residing in one's own home and living
in a nursing facility. They are favorable because they are less expensive
than nursing homes.
●● room, board, and amenities in ALFs
Answer: In some states these may be covered by a Medical Waiver
program. For most individuals, they are not covered, funded, or regulate
by Medicare of Medicaid.
●● Who predominantly operate ALFs?
Answer: for-profit companies
●● What is the cost to reside in a assisted living facility?
,Answer: It is related to the amount of care needed by the individual. In
2015, the median annual cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in an
assisted-living facility was estimated at $43,200.
●● In ALFs what do case managers serve as?
Answer: a liaison between the facility staff, the patient, and the family
throughout the patient's residency, whether it is a short-term or long-term
stay
●● What are ALFs used for?
Answer: Not only as a permanent solution for aging adults as their
functional dependence increases, but they also serve as a resource for
temporary respite care. This can be beneficial for caregivers who still
have full-time jobs or are planning to take a vacation.
●● What are the types of ALFs?
Answer: - group homes
- adult foster care
- residential treatment facilities
●● group homes
Answer: Come in the form of single-room residences, board and care
homes, apartments, or even domiciliary care. These for-profit businesses
are available for children (19 or younger) or adults. In some instances,
group homes are licensed by states, offering individuals an alternative
,living environment. This may also be set up for a variety of purpose,
such as to care for people with disabilities, those who suffer from
chronic mental illness, or elderly dementia patients.
●● staffing at group homes
Answer: Varies depending on the type of home. While some are staffed
twenty-four hours per day, others may have "house parents" on the
premises who actually take on a parenting role
●● adult foster care
Answer: Offers support for the activities of daily life and provide room
and board. Managed by sponsoring families or paid caregivers living
onsite, they give aging residents the opportunity to live in an
environment that mimics a home-based setting. In some states, they can
be used as an alternative to long-term care or institutionalized living.
●● resident treatment facilities
Answer: Provide access to fully integrated, long-term, intensive
treatment for individuals suffering from mental illness, substance abuse,
or other behavioral-health issues. This structured environment not only
gives patients access to qualified staff but also to peers who can help
effectively support ongoing treatment. Individuals who require such
assistance may reside in a facility for up to one year. These facilities
provide participants with access to services that are more intensive than
is commonly provided in an outpatient setting.
, ●● case managers in residential settings
Answer: Serve as an advocate when the patient is unable to advocate for
themselves. They support activities such as care coordination between
various members of the interdisciplinary team and activities associated
with discharge planning, so that the patient is able to make a safe
transition back into the community and into outpatient services. Even
after discharge, the case manager will need to maintain ongoing contact
with the member and/or family.
●● What is the case-management process and tools?
Answer: - assessment
- planning
- implementation
- coordination
- monitoring
- evaluation
- outcomes
●● case closure
Answer: Once it has been determined that the patient has achieved
his/her best level of function, the case manager will make the decision to
close the case.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS VERIFIED STUDY
RESOURCE
●● assisted-living facilities (ALFs)
Answer: are a form of long-term care that is available to seniors, also
known as an alternative level of care. This enables seniors to remain
independent, providing services only as they are needed. It is a level of
care that bridges the gap between residing in one's own home and living
in a nursing facility. They are favorable because they are less expensive
than nursing homes.
●● room, board, and amenities in ALFs
Answer: In some states these may be covered by a Medical Waiver
program. For most individuals, they are not covered, funded, or regulate
by Medicare of Medicaid.
●● Who predominantly operate ALFs?
Answer: for-profit companies
●● What is the cost to reside in a assisted living facility?
,Answer: It is related to the amount of care needed by the individual. In
2015, the median annual cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in an
assisted-living facility was estimated at $43,200.
●● In ALFs what do case managers serve as?
Answer: a liaison between the facility staff, the patient, and the family
throughout the patient's residency, whether it is a short-term or long-term
stay
●● What are ALFs used for?
Answer: Not only as a permanent solution for aging adults as their
functional dependence increases, but they also serve as a resource for
temporary respite care. This can be beneficial for caregivers who still
have full-time jobs or are planning to take a vacation.
●● What are the types of ALFs?
Answer: - group homes
- adult foster care
- residential treatment facilities
●● group homes
Answer: Come in the form of single-room residences, board and care
homes, apartments, or even domiciliary care. These for-profit businesses
are available for children (19 or younger) or adults. In some instances,
group homes are licensed by states, offering individuals an alternative
,living environment. This may also be set up for a variety of purpose,
such as to care for people with disabilities, those who suffer from
chronic mental illness, or elderly dementia patients.
●● staffing at group homes
Answer: Varies depending on the type of home. While some are staffed
twenty-four hours per day, others may have "house parents" on the
premises who actually take on a parenting role
●● adult foster care
Answer: Offers support for the activities of daily life and provide room
and board. Managed by sponsoring families or paid caregivers living
onsite, they give aging residents the opportunity to live in an
environment that mimics a home-based setting. In some states, they can
be used as an alternative to long-term care or institutionalized living.
●● resident treatment facilities
Answer: Provide access to fully integrated, long-term, intensive
treatment for individuals suffering from mental illness, substance abuse,
or other behavioral-health issues. This structured environment not only
gives patients access to qualified staff but also to peers who can help
effectively support ongoing treatment. Individuals who require such
assistance may reside in a facility for up to one year. These facilities
provide participants with access to services that are more intensive than
is commonly provided in an outpatient setting.
, ●● case managers in residential settings
Answer: Serve as an advocate when the patient is unable to advocate for
themselves. They support activities such as care coordination between
various members of the interdisciplinary team and activities associated
with discharge planning, so that the patient is able to make a safe
transition back into the community and into outpatient services. Even
after discharge, the case manager will need to maintain ongoing contact
with the member and/or family.
●● What is the case-management process and tools?
Answer: - assessment
- planning
- implementation
- coordination
- monitoring
- evaluation
- outcomes
●● case closure
Answer: Once it has been determined that the patient has achieved
his/her best level of function, the case manager will make the decision to
close the case.
