by Theresa Drass | Jul 6, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Consultant, Legal Nurse Consultant, LinkedIn, Mental Health, Nurse Consultant
What is the ASAM Criteria? “Improved outcomes, managed care reform and the unification of the field.” The ASAM Criteria is the most widely used and comprehensive set of standards for placement, continued stay, transfer, or discharge of patients with...
by Theresa Drass | Jul 3, 2023 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Consultant, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health, Nurse Consultant, Restraint Reduction
“Life without liberty is like a body without spirit.” – Kahlil Gibran 42 CFR § 482.13(e) states: All patients have the right to be free from physical or mental abuse, and corporal punishment. All patients have the right to be free from restraint or seclusion, of...
by Theresa Drass | Jun 30, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Consultant, Facebook, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health, Networking, Nurse Coach, Nurse Consultant, Website
I’m proud to highlight my featured collaboration with Nancy McCormack (nancy@everpresent.info), Behavioral Health Nurse Coach at EverPresent Health and Wellness LLC (https://everpresenthealthandwellness.com/). Our collaboration represents over 40 years of...
by Theresa Drass | Jun 30, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Consultant, Facebook, Legal Nurse Consultant, LinkedIn, Mental Health, Networking, Nurse Consultant, Website
Please join me today in celebrating the launch of my new website, DrassAssociates.com. Finally, information about the diverse services of Drass and Associates will be more readily available to all who need it. 🖥️🎉 I invite you to explore it a bit, let me know you...
by Theresa Drass | Jun 21, 2023 | Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Community, Overdose Prevention, Recovery Oriented Care
Peer support specialists can provide hope and motivation for people seeking treatment. When people see others who are successfully recovering from mental health challenges, it can give them the strength to believe that they can do the same. In addition, peer support...
by Theresa Drass | Jun 12, 2023 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Consultant, healthcare, justice system
EACH TIME he was preparing to order office supplies, a trusted former administrative assistant would make it a point to come to me and ask, “How’s your red pen supply?” I always loved red pens. I think it’s because they symbolize making...
