Part I: Wednesday, May 11
This session will discuss EMTALA definitions and focus on the basic requirements of EMTALA, along with resources available to hospitals.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
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- describe basic EMTALA requirements
- describe why EMTALA is the most frequently cited deficiency nationwide
- discuss where EMTALA applies in the facility
- review examples of how the hospital can keep current on regulation changes
Part II: Tuesday, May 17
During this session, participants will discuss EMTALA issues, such as adequacy of medical screening examinations, certification of false labor, observation, inpatient and outpatients, EMTALA sign issues, appropriate transfers, and COVID-19 waivers.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
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- describe what constitutes an adequate medical screening examination for behavioral health, obstetrics and other patients
- describe what constitutes an appropriate certification of false labor
- illustrate what an appropriate transfer entails and what must be included on the transfer form
- review what language must be on required EMTALA signs
Part III: Wednesday, May 25
This session will focus on physician involvement with the EMTALA process, including on-call physician schedules, on-call physician rules, when an on-call physician must appear in the emergency department and how to deal with difficult patient situations, such as leaving against medical advice and leaving without being seen.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
- describe on-call physician rules, including when the on-call physician must appear in the ED
- describe the Office of Inspector General’s role, and recent deficiencies and fines with on-call physicians
- describe the organizational quality improvement program role with EMTALA
- examine documentation requirements for difficult patient situations