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After connecting clients to the appropriate resources, the case manager engages in ongoing monitoring of the client's progress to ensure that services are being rendered and goals are being met. However, this involves more than a few phone calls or inquiries on the part of the case manager. In this discussion, you will consider how you might follow up with a fictional client who has encountered a particular challenge while receiving services.

Prior to completing this discussion, read Chapter 24, Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

Kelly is a 17-year-old with a history of depressive episodes. For the last six months, you have been providing case management services for her, having connected her to a local counseling center to address her longstanding mental health concerns. You receive a call from Kelly's mother informing you that Kelly attempted to commit suicide after her partner left her for someone else and is now under observation. During your previous monitoring of Kelly's progress, she indicated to you that she was, in her words, "doing well" with the counseling and never mentioned previous suicidal thoughts or attempts at any time during your interaction with her.

Prepare an initial reply in which you

1. Summarize the main reasons for monitoring Kelly while she is receiving services.

2. Assess two to three ways in which you might follow up with Kelly based on the circumstances provided in the case scenario.

3. Explain the core functions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and why they are important for you to understand when monitoring Kelly in this situation.