EMTALA:  Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act.  Violations can cost hospitals and private practitioners dearly.  Learn what is and is not a violation of this governmental regulation

 

Triage: The gateway to the emergency department, and a high liability area.  Learn what is necessary to keep this area flowing. Whether a 3 or 5 level system, understanding the principles and pitfalls will lead to better patient care, and decreased liability.

 

Documentation:  Documentation issues are a major component of the litigation process.  Nurses and medical professionals are focused on the care of the patient and frequently omit needed information.  Keeping yourself out of court:  Learn what you do and don't need to document. 

 

Violence in the workplace:  Emergency departments are vulnerable to violent acts from patients and visitors, but it doesn't stop there.  Understanding and addressing Horizontal Violence enhances teamwork and can improve staff retention.

 

HQI: Streamlining processes is an important component of maintaining practice standards.  Door to PCI, antibiotics for pneumonia patients within 4 hours of arrival, ASA and beta blockers for AMI are just a few of the areas where improving practice can gain money for your facility.  Learn more by contacting us for a presentation, just click on the link above.