read intro to chapter 25 - Answers Here the broad general goal supplied by case management is broken
down into more specific goals and objectives. The objectives tell us how the overall goal will actually be
met.
How are goals and objectives different between service plans and treatment plans? - Answers Every goal
has an objective.
The objectives are either concrete, observable, and measurable manifestations of a treatment goal or
the individual steps to achieve the treatment goal.
Service plans and treatment goals are the OVERALL goal of the plan
Goals and objectives are the step-by-step/ more specific broken down steps to achieve the bigger goal.
(the Treatment plan or Service plan)
According to your main textbook, what are the elements in a goal? - Answers The goal is the result of
the treatment or intervention
The client is the subject of the goal. (The therapist, case manager, or treatment team is never the
subject)
There is only one condition for the goal
The goal is written in one sentence
Goals are written in the positive
Review in your main textbook and lecture for good beginnings for goals. - Answers Use the word "will."
Will obtain, Will develop, Will attend, will go, will gain
Only give 2 or 3 goals over time, you don't want to overwhelm people
Have a step-by-step plan (objectives)
What are some examples of goals - Answers Goal A: Daniel will behave positively with other children, as
manifested by:
Concrete, observable and measurable objectives:
Daniel will talk to at least 3 other children everyday without hitting, by 11/08/16.
Daniel will eat lunch with other children at least 4 days a week without hitting anyone, by 11/16/16
Objectives as individuals steps:
Daniel will participate in 1 activity daily without hitting other children, by 11/24/16
, Daniel will participate in an entire day without hitting other children, by 11/30/16.
Each objective must have a Target date
Goals are the positive results you want from the treatment or services
Goals are written in the positive: what will happen.
Use the word "will" when creating the goal statement
Long-term, short-term targets, versus goals and objectives. - Answers Long term= Goals
Short term= Objectives
If the client meets the goal/objective before the target date, record this in the progress notes
The two types of objectives are: - Answers Concrete, observable, and measurable demonstration of a
treatment goal.
The individual steps to achieve the treatment goal
How does the "See Billy" test help the case manager, and how is it used? - Answers "See Billy" Test: ask
yourself if you actually will be able to see or hear the client doing that.
If you cannot, you have a goal.
If you can, you have an objective. You can see or hear the client achieve the objectives
Using the "See Billy" tests helps case managers determine whether they have written a goal or objective.
Why should a case manager monitor their client? - Answers Monitoring- An on going review of client's
participation in the services to which they were referred.
Why?
Documentation needed in order for your agency to be reimbursed for your time.
Allows the case manager to see that the services being given at the provider agency are actually
addressing the goals.
Allows the case manager to spot and deal with problems early.
Where does the case manager document their monitoring of the client? - Answers Monitoring must be
documented in client's file under Contact Notes.
What problems can happen when collaborating with other agencies and how should the case manager
respond to them? - Answers knowing the client better than the case manager. discharging clients
without telling the case manager. giving poor service to client.