by Theresa Drass | Jun 10, 2024 | Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Expert witness, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant, Motivational Monday
⚖️ As I recently testified, in behavioral healthcare, the milieu is fundamental in establishing a safe and therapeutic space… While the attorneys continued to probe about this mysterious concept of “milieu,” I remembered my wide-eyed nursing school grad self,...
by Theresa Drass | Jun 5, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Lawsuits, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant, Medical Malpractice
“The court certifies Nurse Theresa Drass as an expert…” That’s how my recent birthday unfolded. Almost 2 years to the day, AND on my #birthday, I realized my (hesitant) goal of serving as an expert witness in a trial for the first time. The experience was...
by Theresa Drass | May 10, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, healthcare, justice system, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant
In describing my autobiography of 23 years ago, my professor wrote, “This is one of the most memorable pieces I have ever read…. I mean, ever, by anybody, your story is gripping, poignant, frightening, hopeful and very powerful……” On one of my first shifts...
by Theresa Drass | May 3, 2024 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Consultant, healthcare, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant
💐May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to explore solutions that empower individuals on their recovery journey. In this writing, we focus on two key areas: Measurement-Based Care (MBC) and the vital role of Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs) in ensuring...
by Theresa Drass | Mar 11, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Community, Motivation, Music, New Music
Let’s talk about motivation. We all know the feeling: starting a project with a burst of enthusiasm, only to see it fizzle out a little bit later. But what if I told you there’s a secret weapon against the dreaded motivational slump? It’s called a...
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.”...
