HSA 515 DISCUSSION-PROF STEWART

Legal Reporting in Health Care

· There is a variety of legal reporting requirements that are mandated by both federal and state regulatory agencies. Analyze the state legislative reporting requirements [Chapter 18, Page 502]. Then, use metacomprehension to identify the criminal and civil risks for healthcare professionals for failing to report certain incidents [Chapter 18, Page 503-512]. Provide examples of legal case law to support your response.