This two-part on-demand webinar series will review the CMS Conditions of Participation and Interpretive Guidelines related to EMTALA, which apply to hospitals with emergency departments and those with specialized capabilities. It will cover all twelve EMTALA tag numbers, plus additional guidance on on-call physicians and community care plans. The program will also discuss a landmark case that expanded hospital and practitioner liability under EMTALA. With ongoing legislation, hospitals can expect increased scrutiny, fines, and deficiencies related to EMTALA compliance.
Speaker: Laura A. Dixon, BS, JD, RN, CPHRM, President, Healthcare Risk Education and Consulting, LLC, Denver, CO
Laura A. Dixon is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 20 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse in acute care settings, coupled with extensive legal expertise as an attorney specializing in medical malpractice and nursing board representation. Her career includes leadership roles in risk management and patient safety at prominent organizations like Kaiser Permanente, COPIC, and The Doctors Company, where she provided consultation, training, and program development to healthcare facilities and practitioners across multiple states. Holding degrees in nursing and law, she is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and California.
Pricing: $150 member (Entire series)/$200 non-member (entire series)