Entrances and Signage
- Identify and review all entrances to the Emergency Department that can be utilized by persons presenting for treatment.
- Are signs posted that give information about the person’s right to a Medical Screening Examination ( MSE ) regardless of ability to pay?
- Are signs posted in the entrances, waiting areas, registration, triage and treatment areas?
This material was presented at the American Health Lawyers Association’s Fraud and Compliance Forum, held in Baltimore, Maryland, September 26-27, 2005, as part of the authors’ “Key Considerations for EMTALA Compliance Plans” presentation.
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