by Theresa Drass | Apr 1, 2024 | Consultant, Small Business, Women Owned Business, Work Life Balance, Workplace Wellness
Every healthcare worker knows the pressure. Long hours, demanding situations – it can be tough to stay lighthearted. But that’s where our amazing team here at Drass and Associates shines! Today some April Fools’ Day memories popped up that reminded...
by Theresa Drass | Mar 8, 2024 | CMS regulations, healthcare, Lawsuits, Legal Nurse Consultant, Private Equity
The increasingly emerging trend of private equity firms in healthcare is often considered not to be in the best interest of patients, staff, or the community. See: The Emperor’s New Clothes Revisited Experts are concerned for a few reasons. First, private equity...
by Theresa Drass | Mar 6, 2024 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, healthcare, Legal Nurse Consultant, Patient Safety
Though the cause is not given, a state investigation of a recent death in the hospital of a patient there for withdrawal management treatment found that the staff assigned to check on the patient “did not follow established facility policy and procedures.”...
by Theresa Drass | Mar 5, 2024 | Behavioral Health, children, Community, Content creation, Disease Prevention
A purrfect way to help us celebrate Kyla Josette Shwarpurr’s 2nd birthday today is by learning more about the cat’s meow! Cats, with their independent spirit and mesmerizing purrs, have captivated humans for centuries. But beyond their undeniable charm...
by Theresa Drass | Feb 28, 2024 | Behavioral Health, children, Community, Consultant, healthcare, Lawsuits, Medical Malpractice
A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model is designed to ensure access to coordinated comprehensive behavioral health care. CCBHCs are required to serve anyone who requests care for mental health or substance use, regardless of their ability to pay, place...
