by Theresa Drass | Aug 19, 2023 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Consultant, healthcare, honesty, justice system, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant, LinkedIn, Mental Health, Networking, Nurse Consultant, Substance Use Disorders
“The legal nurse consultant is a medical insider who knows the inner workings of our complicated healthcare system firsthand. As a professional, the role of the legal nurse consultant is to educate attorney-clients about the medical aspects of their cases. Their...
by Theresa Drass | Aug 5, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Consultant, healthcare, Nurse Coach, Nurse Consultant, project management
The featured #collaboration of Nancy McCormack, MSN, RN, NC-BC, Behavioral Health #nursecoach at EverPresent Health and Wellness LLC (nancy@everpresent.info) and Theresa Drass MHS, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, NCC, NEA-BC, CLNC, Behavioral Healthcare and...
by Theresa Drass | Jul 18, 2023 | Behavioral Health, healthcare, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Consultant, Substance Use Disorders
July 18, 2023, Issue #872 Although estimates showed higher rates of substance use disorders (SUDs) among White individuals than Black and Hispanic individuals in 2019, emergency department visits for SUDs were more common among Black non-Hispanic individuals (48.3...
by Theresa Drass | Jul 8, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Consultant, honesty, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Consultant, project management, Work Life Balance
I lost a significant amount of work time yesterday due to a massive loss of electricity and consequent evacuation. I planned to make it all up today. Then I was called on for last-minute “GiGi duty”. I was indescribably grateful to be available. Now that I’m circling...
by Theresa Drass | Jul 7, 2023 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Consultant, healthcare, honesty, justice system, Legal Nurse Consultant, Networking, Nurse Consultant
National Tell the Truth Day is observed on July 7th of every year. It’s an unofficial holiday that encourages people to always tell the truth, even if it’s hard or inconvenient. The day is dedicated to honesty and the rejection of manipulation and lying....
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...
