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...
by Theresa Drass | Jul 3, 2023 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Consultant, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health, Nurse Consultant, Restraint Reduction
“Life without liberty is like a body without spirit.” – Kahlil Gibran 42 CFR § 482.13(e) states: All patients have the right to be free from physical or mental abuse, and corporal punishment. All patients have the right to be free from restraint or seclusion, of...
by Theresa Drass | Jun 30, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Consultant, Facebook, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health, Networking, Nurse Coach, Nurse Consultant, Website
I’m proud to highlight my featured collaboration with Nancy McCormack (nancy@everpresent.info), Behavioral Health Nurse Coach at EverPresent Health and Wellness LLC (https://everpresenthealthandwellness.com/). Our collaboration represents over 40 years of...
