ED Grand Rounds: EMTALA

Presented By:  Paul Hackman, ESQ. Attorney/Compliance Officer, UC Riverside School of Medicine

Executive Summary

• Provide an overview of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) with explanation of the requirements imposed on hospitals.
• Discussion of regulations surrounding Safe Discharge of patients.

Desired Outcomes:

• Identify at least 5 EMTALA-imposed obligations.
• Distinguish between EMTALA Requirements and other legal duties related to Safe Transfer/Discharge of patients.
• Describe penalties for non-compliance with EMTALA.

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