by Theresa Drass | Feb 22, 2025 | Behavioral Health, justice system, Lawsuits, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consulting, Mental Health, Overdose Prevention, Public Health
🧑🏼🏫I recently had a powerful conversation with my nursing students about the critical role of community support and continuing care planning in successful behavioral health recovery. 🧑⚕️ We discussed the ideal scenario – a comprehensive, patient-centered approach...
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 | Jan 31, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Community, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant, Substance Use Disorders
As we know, communities are vast ecosystems, interconnected strands of individuals, families, and institutions, all interwoven through shared experiences and societal structures. Within this web, the struggles of one ripple outward, impacting the collective wellbeing....
