by Theresa Drass | Mar 8, 2024 | CMS regulations, healthcare, Lawsuits, Legal Nurse Consultant, Private Equity
The increasingly emerging trend of private equity firms in healthcare is often considered not to be in the best interest of patients, staff, or the community. See: The Emperor’s New Clothes Revisited Experts are concerned for a few reasons. First, private equity...
by Theresa Drass | Mar 6, 2024 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, healthcare, Legal Nurse Consultant, Patient Safety
Though the cause is not given, a state investigation of a recent death in the hospital of a patient there for withdrawal management treatment found that the staff assigned to check on the patient “did not follow established facility policy and procedures.”...
by Theresa Drass | Mar 5, 2024 | Behavioral Health, children, Community, Content creation, Disease Prevention
A purrfect way to help us celebrate Kyla Josette Shwarpurr’s 2nd birthday today is by learning more about the cat’s meow! Cats, with their independent spirit and mesmerizing purrs, have captivated humans for centuries. But beyond their undeniable charm...
by Theresa Drass | Mar 4, 2024 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, healthcare, Legal Nurse Consultant
On behalf of Ginger Jirik and Theresa Drass —thank you for taking the time to listen to the “The Importance of Policy Development and Treatment Planning in Meeting the Standard of Care for Preventing the Use of Restraints in Psychiatric Facilities” on Valentine’s Day....
by Theresa Drass | Mar 4, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, Motivation, Nurse Consultant, Small Business, Work Life Balance
The last few weeks has been riddled with ambulances, ICUs, funerals, despair and general chaos for our Drass and Associates family. In the face of the immense hardship our family has endured, the weight of disappointment can feel crushing. But within that despair lies...
