659 – Cardiac Arrest in Hospitals: What Attorneys and Legal Nurses Need to Know – Mary Beth Kerstein
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Welcome to another episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, where medical expertise meets legal insight. In this episode, hosts Pat Iyer and Mary Beth Kerstein delve into a high-stakes clinical topic: sudden, unexpected cardiac arrest within hospital settings. Drawing from her extensive experience as a legal nurse consultant, Mary Beth shares the complexities of analyzing these critical cases—covering everything from medical record reviews and personal injury investigations to expert witness testimony.
Pat and Mary Beth unpack the chain of events leading up to a Code Blue, discussing not only the medical triggers behind cardiac arrest—like heart attacks, respiratory compromise, and electrolyte imbalances—but also the vital roles played by different healthcare professionals during these emergencies.
They offer invaluable guidance on how attorneys and legal nurse consultants can evaluate documentation, identify key providers, and spot possible gaps in nursing care, communication, or performance that could impact patient outcomes and litigation.
This conversation gives you an in-depth look into the intersection of healthcare crisis management and legal scrutiny. Tune in for expert analysis, practical tips, and real-world stories that shine a light on both the moments of cardiac arrest response and the meticulous investigation that follows.
What you’ll learn in this episode on Cardiac Arrest in Hospitals: What Attorneys and Legal Nurses Need to Know
Check out this podcast to get these answers:
- What are the common causes of a sudden, unexpected cardiac arrest in a hospital setting?
- Who typically responds to a Code Blue event, and what roles do they play during the resuscitation process?
- What medical record documents and details are crucial for attorneys and legal nurse consultants to review after a cardiac arrest event?
- What performance and communication issues can arise among healthcare staff, such as between nursing assistants and registered nurses, that might contribute to a patient’s deterioration before cardiac arrest?
- How do hospitals ensure staff are prepared for cardiac arrest situations, and what training or mock code practices are discussed to maintain readiness?
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Your Presenters for Cardiac Arrest in Hospitals: What Attorneys and Legal Nurses Need to Know
Mary Beth Kerstein
Nurse, Wife, and Proud Parent of Two Sons…
Mary Beth is clinically active within the hospital setting working nights on a telemetry/medical-surgical unit in addition to providing legal nurse consulting services. She has extensive experience summarizing the medical records of clients injured in traumatic events such as motor vehicle collisions, falls, and work-related incidents.
When she is not on this podcast, she is working at the hospital, working on summarizing medical records, or enjoying time with her family.
Connect with Mary Beth Kerstein by email at mbkerstein@comcast.net or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybethkerstein
Pat Iyer
Pat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one’s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.
Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com