Avoiding EMTALA Violations (and other regulatory tips!)

-Understanding of EMTALA and how to avoid violations with proper documentation & decorum -Clarity on the role of WellTrack PP&TC patient placement and transfers -Guidance on how not to violate Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities -Framework for a successful conversation and informed consent, without adding hours of work to your day

1. Review EMTALA and how to avoid violations with proper documentation & decorum
2. Identify tools in place at WSH and the role of WellTrack PP&TC to support patients and care teams, to decrease administrative burden on providers
3. Discuss Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities and how to avoid violations
4. Describe framework and tool kit for successful conversations and informed consent (with respect to patient placement/disposition, transfers, and transportation) while setting clear expectations for patients/patient representatives, and care teams

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Act 13 Patient Safety/Risk Management Credits (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Thursday, January 26, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Virtually Hosted

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