Chapters in this Guide

The following list describes the chapters within this guide:

Cúram Common Intake Overview
This chapter discusses the two-fold aim of CCI - to provide a means for the workers to carry out the functions required as part of the intake process and to provide a collaborative 'No Wrong Door' approach to the intake process for clients applying for benefits. The chapter also provides a high level overview of the main components within CCI.
Identifying the Client
This chapter describes the process for searching for a client and registering him or her in the system. It also provides information on the intake process for an anonymous person, maintaining person and prospect person information, and the use of the citizen account in CCI.
Triaging a Client and Using the Results to Address Client Needs
This chapter describes the process for triaging a client to identify the client's needs and responding to those needs in an expedient manner. The chapter also provides information on how to perform triage and how the results of triage can be used to respond to the client's needs.
Screening Clients to Determine Potential Eligibility for Programs
This chapter provides information on the client screening process used to determine potential eligibility for one or more programs.
Life Cycle of a Client's Application for Benefits: From Creation to Disposition
This chapter provides information on the life cycle of an application for benefits from creation to disposition. It also describes the various components of the application process and associated configuration settings.
Helping a Client Deal with a Life Event
This chapter describes the process for recording a life event and how the results are used to recommend programs and services for the client.
Referring a Client to External Agencies and Service Providers
This chapter provides information on what a referral is and how a referral is created and sent to a community service provider and/or external agency.
Case Worker Tools
This chapter provides information on the tools that are available for workers throughout the intake process, including the advisor, notes, PCR (Priority, Complexity, Risk), alerts and user home page tools.
Defining the Intake Process
This chapter provides an overview of the key elements of CCI that can be configured by an agency to meet its needs.