Explore the legal complexities surrounding behavioral health and substance use patient care in emergency room settings through this comprehensive grand rounds presentation. Delve into crucial topics such as consent, law enforcement interactions, HIPAA regulations, and exceptions to patient privacy. Learn about the Tarasov Standard, continuity of care, court access, and handling mental health crises. Gain insights on managing immediate custody situations, controlling patient behavior, and addressing elopement risks. Examine EMTALA requirements, contraband handling, and policy-driven approaches to resisting testing. Enhance your understanding of the intricate legal landscape governing ER care for behavioral health and substance use patients.
Understanding Legalities: Behavioral Health & Substance Use Patient Care in the ER
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Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Disclaimer
We face the same problems
The Golden Rules
Consent Matters
Law Enforcement
Tarasov Standard
Golden Rules
Questions
HIPPA
Exceptions to HIPAA
Sharing with Law Enforcement
Drug Overdose
Arsenic
Wounds
Disclosures
Continuity of Care
Court Access
Consent
Implied Consent
Progress Updates
Mental Health Scare
Substance Abuse Care
Immediate Custody
Control Behavior
E elopement
EMTALA
Contraband
Resisting Testing
Is Policy Driven
HIPAA Log
Taught by
Mary Greeley Medical Center
