Join us for the May session of our Health Law Navigator webinar series, where Spencer Fane attorneys Donn Herring and Christine Chasse will provide invaluable insights on managing issues in hospital Emergency Departments. This bimonthly series is designed to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving health law landscape.
Session Overview
Hospital Emergency Departments are where modern medicine meets human vulnerability, often under intense and unpredictable circumstances. Adding to the complexity are the stringent requirements of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), creating a perfect storm of clinical, regulatory, and emotional challenges.
Donn and Christine will draw on their extensive experience to offer a practical guide for addressing these challenges effectively. They will cover:
- Identifying and Addressing Issues: Learn how to pinpoint the root causes of problems, develop actionable plans, and document your efforts to ensure continuous improvement and prevent recurrence.
- Protecting Review Findings: Discover strategies to safeguard the findings of your review process and respond appropriately to Notices of Deficiency from the State Department of Health or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Minimizing Harm and Reducing Recurrence: Understand how a well-structured response can mitigate the impact of issues and lower the chances of them happening again.
By the end of this session, you will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of hospital Emergency Departments, ensuring better outcomes for both patients and health care providers.