Legal Nurse & Behavioral Health Consulting
We are committed to helping our clients achieve goals and improve lives
We believe that everyone deserves to live a healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
We are committed to helping our clients achieve goals and improve lives.
Our Expert Services
Your Trusted Partner in Legal Nurse Consulting
Prepared for Every Stage of Litigation: From initial medical record review to trial testimony, our experienced legal nurse consultants provide the expertise and support you need to navigate complex medical-legal cases with confidence. We expertly handle record review, defendant identification, case strategy development, and provide crucial support for DMES, depositions, and trial.
Your Trusted Partner in Healthcare Consulting
Building Strong Teams, Navigating the Healthcare Landscape:Â We understand the challenges healthcare practices face. That’s why our consulting services go beyond leadership and supervision training. We provide dedicated advocacy and support, helping you navigate complex regulations, access resources, and ensure your practice thrives. Our expertise includes staff motivation and performance evaluation strategies that drive positive outcomes.
Your Trusted Partner in Academic Assistance
Expert Healthcare Academic Support: Our team of experienced professionals provides tailored assistance for healthcare students and practitioners. We offer specialized writing, editing, and consulting services to help you excel in your studies and career.
Your Trusted Partner in Patient Advocacy
Navigating Behavioral Healthcare with Confidence: Our patient advocacy services empower you to access quality care and navigate the behavioral healthcare system with ease. We champion efficient, safe, and ethical practices on your behalf.
Your Trusted Partner in Individual Mental Health Advice
Mental Health Personalized Support: We understand that everyone’s mental health journey is different. Our experienced Mental Health Nurses provide individualized advice and coping skills development tailored to specific needs and goals.
Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Reports
Expert Medical Record Analysis and Reporting: Our experienced team delivers comprehensive, individualized reports tailored to your case and budget. We provide clear and concise summaries of complex medical information, including chronological timelines, organized medical charts, clinical event summaries, and strategic recommendations.
Your Trusted Partner in Case Development
Gaining a Strategic Advantage: Our case development services provide the critical information and expert analysis you need to build a winning legal strategy. We define industry regulations and standards of care, identify deviations and adherences, and pinpoint the most effective potential defendants and expert witnesses for your case.
Your Trusted Partner in Medical Research
Uncover the Medical Evidence You Need: Our comprehensive medical research services provide the critical data and insights to strengthen your case. We access a wide range of resources, including medical and nursing databases, professional associations, texts, and regulatory standards, to deliver the most relevant and impactful research
Your Trusted Partner in Defense Examinations
Experienced RNs for Defense Medical Exam Observation: Our registered nurses are experts in medical assessments and provide professional observation services at defense or independent medical exams. Their presence ensures the integrity of the examination process and safeguards your client’s rights.
"Theresa blazes a trail for aspiring and practicing Legal Nurses everywhere! Her insights into the value, practice, and utilization of the LNC are second to none. The work she is doing is of great value and brings significant benefits to her clients and to the community as a whole. As an expert in behavioral health, Theresa brings a unique and impactful viewpoint to her legal and advocacy work."
Drass & Associates
Drass and Associates is a legal nurse and behavioral health consultant company that is committed to providing excellent, skilled and knowledgeable support to our clients. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve successful outcomes – whether it be in providing medical-litigation assistance, clinical operations support or in achieving their personal improvement goals.
Theresa Drass
Certified Legal Nurse and Behavioral Healthcare Consultant
MHS, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, NEA-BC, CLNC, NCC
Throughout my career, my fundamental aptitude, knowledge base, skill set, and clinical specialty has been comprehensive behavioral health treatment. I have functioned as an administrator in an acute hospital setting for over twenty years.
I have Masters’ degrees in both Human Services and in Nursing; my MSN specialty is Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership.
I have been licensed as a Professional Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1995.
As my career progressed, I obtained certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as both a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse (PMH-BC) and a Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC).
I am certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors as a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
I achieved recognition by the Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Institute as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) in July 2022.
"I have known Theresa both personally and professionally and can whole-heartedly endorse her. Theresa is a consumate professional with a deep sense of purpose and personal commitment to the field of nursing and behavioral health. She is a dogged advocate in this area, having been awarded for her work and dedication. Her drive for personal enlightenment and continuous education is quite inspiring to me personally. I can't think of an area within her field where she wouldn't add tremendous value."
Meet the Team
Theresa Drass
Creator & Managing Partner
Mary Wust
Office Administrator
Shaheena Ahmed
Chief Innovation Officer
Gerry Drass
COO
Nadiyah Gary
Consultant
Margaret Callaghan
Consultant
Mary Ellen O'Donnell
Consultant
Nancy McCormack
Nurse Coach
Tamika Hakim
Consultant
Cynthia Fleming
Consultant
Kevin Hyer
Attorney Advisor
Maxwell Burnbauer
Sales Director
Jessica Drass
Instructional Design & Tech Consultant
Resources
SAMHSA: Steering and Supporting Success in Behavioral Health
SAMHSA’s value and accomplishments are immeasurable. The agency’s tireless efforts to promote recovery, reduce stigma, and improve the lives of individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders have made a lasting impact on our nation. As a mental health nurse, I am deeply grateful for SAMHSA’s unwavering support and dedication to the field of behavioral health. As SAMHSA continues to lead the way in advancing behavioral health, I am confident that its impact will only grow stronger in the years to come. The agency’s unwavering commitment to recovery, innovation, and community well-being makes it a true cornerstone of mental health care in the United States.
Conquering Challenges with Collaborative Camaraderie
This Eagles victory serves as a powerful analogy for the winning strategies employed by many in the Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) community. Just as the Eagles demonstrated the importance of teamwork, resilience, and a “next-man-up” mentality, successful LNCs thrive by embracing these same principles.
Creating a Cornerstone of Comprehensive Care: The Crucial Role of Chosen Family
The concept of “family of choice” is central to modern recovery-oriented care. Several healthcare regulatory standards and ethical guidelines encourage or require the evaluation of a behavioral health patient’s family, particularly in cases where family involvement is deemed beneficial for the patient’s treatment and recovery. CMS requires comprehensive assessments of patients in behavioral health settings. These assessments often include gathering information about the patient’s family history, relationships, and support systems. This information helps clinicians understand the patient’s context and develop appropriate treatment plans. 🧬If you’re creating a more purposeful life, and especially while on a journey of recovery, remember that you don’t have to face it alone. Reach out to your chosen family, and let them support you every step of the way. You deserve to have a network of love and support around you, a family that celebrates your journey and helps you thrive. 🎊
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