by Theresa Drass | Oct 21, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Behavioral Health, healthcare, Legal Nurse Consulting, LinkedIn, Peer Support, Wednesday Wins
???? ⚡Last week, Drass Associates had the privilege of presenting our poster, “Harnessing the Power of Peers and AI: Tools and Techniques for Psychiatric Nurses,” at the APNA conference in vibrant New Orleans. ????⚜️ The experience was incredibly...
by Theresa Drass | Aug 7, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Expert witness, healthcare, Networking, Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Volunteer
This week I had a delightful, and far-too-long-overdue discussion with my neighbor of 16 years, Asma Ghannam. After graduating from the American University of Beirut (BSN) and the University of Pennsylvania (MSN), Asma spent her career in clinical research and...
by Theresa Drass | Jul 2, 2024 | CMS regulations, healthcare, Legal Nurse Consultant, Risk Management, Workplace Wellness
????⚕️In healthcare, risk management isn’t just about paperwork! It’s about creating a system where caregivers can shine. ✨ ????Here’s the secret sauce: the right balance. ⚖️ ????????⚖️While regulations, performance metrics, and outcome measures...
by Theresa Drass | Jun 16, 2024 | Behavioral Health, children, Fathers, healthcare, Hockey, justice system, Overdose Prevention
For years, my mom only saw snippets of my work life – hurried phone calls, nights spent covering the hospital, missed holidays, and the occasional enthusiastic rant about saving lives. This all changed when I invited her to witness, firsthand, the heart of what I do....
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...
