Mental Health-Targeted Case Management

Privacy, Vulnerable Adults, Civil Commitment,
Supervision and Self-Care

Introduction

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 Five Main Points

1. Case managers have responsibilities to protect the privacy, health and safety of the individuals they serve.
2. Case managers are mandated reporters of maltreatment of vulnerable adults.
3. Case managers have specific responsibilities when a client is facing civil commitment.
4. Case management services must be provided and documented under clinical supervision.
5. The numerous job demands of case managers can be helped by the development of a stress management plan and support from your supervisor and team.

The following content will be covered within this course:

• Data practices, medical records, HIPPA, and privacy practices.
• Minnesota Vulnerable Adult Act.
• Case management activities in the civil commitment process.
• Clinical supervision and team case management.
• Self-care by case managers.
• Opportunities for additional trainings.