by Theresa Drass | Oct 29, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Content creation, Legal Nurse Consultant, Matthew Perry, Men's Health, Mental Health, Recovery Oriented Care, Work Life Balance
In the spring/ summer of 2022, I had just left my last hospital administration job of ten years, reeling from the continuing effects of COVID, the turbulence of internal changes at the facility, and now struggling with figuring out next steps at this point in my life....
by Theresa Drass | Oct 27, 2023 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Content creation, healthcare, justice system, Lawsuits, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health
In addition to #suicidality, two of the most potentially dangerous situations -physically and emotionally- for patients receiving behavioral medicine and addiction recovery services are: 1)unanticipated discharges from treatment, e.g. #AMA/ Administrative Discharges,...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 26, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Community, healthcare, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health, Nurse Consultant
Significant social problems including rising suicide rates, systemic racism, political turmoil, food and housing insecurities, violence, the opioid epidemic, etc… preceded, and in some cases, were worsening in our communities prior to the arrival of COVID. As COVID...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 21, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Consultant, Disease Prevention, Legal Nurse Consultant, Men's Health, NLCS
Let’s face it, fellas, your testicles are pretty darn important. They ARE the family jewels! They’re not just for show, they’re responsible for producing sperm and testosterone, vital man stuff that plays a key role in your overall health and...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 10, 2023 | Behavioral Health, children, Community, Consultant, Mental Health, Work Life Balance
Mental health matters Mental health is just as important as physical health, but it is often overlooked or dismissed. On this Mental Health Awareness Day, and during these continued tempestuous times, please take time to reflect about the importance of mental health...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 9, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, healthcare, justice system, Lawsuits
The opioid epidemic has had a devastating impact on communities across the United States. In 2021, over 107,000 people died from drug overdoses, the highest number ever recorded. Opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and fentanyl, were involved in...
