May 28, 2021
A Look Into the New Care and Case Management System

As we have shared in previous newsletters, our new Care and Case Management (CCM) system is under development and we are working with our vendors to share an implementation timeline. Timeline conversations continue and you can see our latest update in last month’s newsletter. This month, we want to share an inside look into the CCM system.

High-level benefits of the new CCM system:

One of the main benefits of the new CCM system is systems consolidation to simplify daily work for case managers. 
  • Includes & replaces DDD Web and BUS functionality.
  • Interfaces with the Bridge, Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) and PEAKPro.
  • Eventual replacement of Bridge functionality.

The CCM system will also provide many system enhancements to simplify the work case managers do every day.
  • Automated workflow for the New Assessment and Person-Centered Support Plan process.
  • Off-line capabilities.
  • Auto Save, Time Tracking/Stamping, Alerts.

Sneak Peak of the CCM system

The screenshots shared below are previews of the CCM system screens. Please note, we are still working with the vendor to customize each screen, so we expect some formatting and content changes.
Duplicate Client Cleanup in the Benefits Utilization System (BUS)

In preparation for the implementation of the new CCM system, the BUS team has been working with the Governor’s Office of Information (OIT) to identify and merge the records of duplicate clients found in the BUS.

Over the last year, 420 duplicate client records have been identified and merged by the BUS team and OIT. The identification and merging of duplicate clients in the BUS is an essential part of the CCM client data migration plan and will play a big part in making the plan a success. If all duplicate clients are not identified and merged before the data migration, there is a genuine risk of case managers being unable to locate their full caseload in the CCM system.

Between now and the implementation of the CCM system, the Department requests that all Case Management Agencies take extra care when entering new clients in the BUS. The BUS does not have sophisticated logic for preventing duplicate clients. Please always remember to search for clients using all available methods before creating a new client in the BUS.

Below are ways to search for a client in the BUS to ensure you are not creating a duplicate, as well as other tips to avoid creating duplicate clients.

Searching for clients in the BUS to avoid the creation of duplicate clients:

  • State ID – Most clients in the BUS with Open Statuses have State IDs. Newer clients may not have one.
  • Last Name – If the client’s name is hyphenated, try using only one of the names. They might have an older record that needs to be updated.
  • SSN – Please verify the client’s SSN. The majority of duplicates are created because the SSN has a mistake. Clients are sometimes entered in the BUS with the placeholder SSN of 111-11-1111, so this should not be the only search performed before adding a client.
  • Date of Birth – If one or two of the other methods are not available to check, this is a good way to make sure the client doesn’t already exist in the BUS.

Other tips to avoid creating duplicate clients in the BUS:

  • Remove the check mark in the Limit to Agency box. This will allow the BUS to search all clients in the BUS regardless of the agency the client is associated with.
  • Use a combination search if the last name is common. If the last name is Smith, try searching with Smith and the Date of Birth.
  • When searching for a client you can search by any method individually, or in combination. 
Should you have any questions about locating or merging duplicate clients in the BUS please contact Rhonda Johnson.
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