Incapacity Determination - Case Management

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Incapacity Determination - Case Management

Revised July 10, 2006

Purpose:

In order to assist our incapacity clients in their goal to return to employment or reduce their need for assistance, it is important that we follow the basic principles of social work as well as the following:

Be aware of and develop professional working relationships with local service agencies and treatment providers.

Make sound incapacity decisions using clear, objective medical evidence, based upon program rules as described in Chapter 388-448 WAC.

Require and monitor any treatment that will assist the incapacitated client to become employed or reduce the need for assistance.

All social workers are required to use the Inclusive Case Management System (ICMS) as a case management and tracking tool. Use ICMS for all documentation and the generation of forms from the time of the initial application interview through the time the case is closed.

Be aware of accessibility issues and the need to provide necessary supplemental accommodation (NSA).

Modification Date: July 10, 2006

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Incapacity Determination - Case Management
Revised July 10, 2006

Purpose:
In order to assist our incapacity clients in their goal to return to employment or reduce their need for assistance, it is important that we follow the basic principles of social work as well as the following: Be aware of and develop professional working relationships with local service agencies and treatment providers. Make sound incapacity decisions using clear, objective medical evidence, based upon program rules as described in Chapter 388-448 WAC. Require and monitor any treatment that will assist the incapacitated client to become employed or reduce the need for assistance. All social workers are required to use the Inclusive Case Management System (ICMS) as a case management and tracking tool. Use ICMS for all documentation and the generation of forms from the time of the initial application interview through the time the case is closed. Be aware of accessibility issues and the need to provide necessary supplemental accommodation (NSA).

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