Common use of Individual Case Plan Clause in Contracts

Individual Case Plan. 1. Case Managers shall respect the inherent dignity of each person served. Services shall be client-driven and shall seek to increase the client’s sense of empowerment, self-advocacy and medical self-management while enhancing the client’s overall health status. 2. An individualized case plan shall be developed in conjunction with the client, and shall outline the Case Manager goals for the client along with strategies for resolution (hereinafter referred to as “Case Plan”). 3. The Case Plan shall emphasize health quality goals and outcomes, and will be completed following the assessment process, or within thirty (30) days following the initiation of Case Management services. 4. An expedited Case Plan process shall be available in the event of a crisis or should an urgent need be identified. The Case Plan shall be updated on an ongoing basis, with a minimum of no less than once every three (3) months. 5. The Case Plan shall be based upon the assessment performed, and shall include agreed upon goals, objectives, desired outcomes, and the respective timeframe for achievement; identification of services and supports to be provided, and by whom; and the individual’s or guardian’s signature, as applicable. 6. The Case Plan shall address the disposition of each goal as it is met, changed, or determined to be unattainable. 7. The Case Manager shall participate in a case management plan training designed to develop the skills needed to create a Case Plan that is oriented to goals and outcomes, is strength based and addresses unmet service and support needs. 8. Case Managers shall update the Case Plan to appropriately document any progress made in addressing the client’s needs and goals identified in the Case Plan. 9. The Case Plan shall be considered a dynamic tool and shall be updated as needs are identified or addressed, but no less than every ninety (90) days.