EMTALA QUESTIONS & ANSWERS RATED 100% CORRECT!!

________ investigates EMTALA violations - CMS EMTALA was enacted in 1986 for what purpose? - "Anti-dumping law" - pts cannot be turned away or transferred based on ability to pay T/F: A physician assistant acts as agent of physician and hospital - therefore, under EMTALA - T T/F: Any hospital that accepts Medicare HAS to agree to abide by EMTALA regulations - T T/F: OB pts with contractions are considered unstable until delivery of baby, not necessarily the placenta - F - delivery of baby AND placenta T/F: Once MSE and work-up have been performed and pt's condition stabilized or pt is determined not to have EMC, then EMTALA requirements are met - T T/F: You need to document missed appointments in pt's chart - T What are the 3 EMTALA results? - 1. No EMC found 2. EMC diagnosed, pt stable 3. EMC diagnosed, pt unstable - ED may be able to stabilize OR may need transfer What are the 3 main obligations under EMTALA? - 1. MSE must be performed without delay in pt's who request 2. IF EMC does exist, must tx to stabilize pt or transfer if do not have proper means 3. Hospitals with specialized capabilities are obligated to accept transfers What does EMTALA stand for? - Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor ActWhat is a medical condition with sufficient severity(pain, psych, substance abuse, preg, labor) such that the absence of immediate med attention could place the pt's health at risk? - Emergency Medical Condition (EMC) What is included in the MSE process? - H&P along with appropriate tests available at institution What is the most common EMTALA violation? - Facility does not provide an adequate and timely MSE What is the process required to reach a reasonable clinical confidence the point at which it can be determined whether a medical emergency does or does not exist? - Medical Screening Exam (MSE) You cannot transfer an unstable pt unless... - Pt requests transfer(in writing) and is aware of risks/benefits OR physician certifies benefits outweigh risk