Explain, in detail, each of the two situations and the safety and legal implications of these health care transitions for both the patient and the facility or facilities involved.
Provide one detailed example of each scenario listed and explain the regulatory language surrounding the action.
February 26, 2022What are the steps you would take to advocate for your patient while she is still in the acute care setting?
February 26, 2022Explain, in detail, each of the two situations and the safety and legal implications of these health care transitions for both the patient and the facility or facilities involved.
Explain, in detail, each of the two situations and the safety and legal implications of these health care transitions for both the patient and the facility or facilities involved.
Assessment Description
Using the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) as a resource, provide one example of a safe and legal emergency department transfer/discharge and one example of a concerning and potentially illegal emergency department transfer. Explain, in detail, each of the two situations and the safety and legal implications of these health care transitions for both the patient and the facility or facilities involved. Support your answer with two or three peer-reviewed resources.