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PATH Quick Guide: Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Resources

Patient Safety

In 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) to ensure public access to emergency services, regardless of people’s ability to pay. Further, the Social Security Act outlines specific obligations for Medicare-participating hospitals when it comes to providing emergency services and treatment for emergency medical conditions. This quick guide provides facility staff with links to resources, tools and evidence-based practices to support the understanding and implementation of emergency services laws.

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How to Manage CKD: Clinical Practice Algorithm

Chronic Disease
Population Health
Quality Improvement

This clinical algorithm developed by the National Kidney Foundation provides an overview of appropriate screening, identifying, classifying, and managing CKD in primary care practices. It also provides helpful guidance regarding patient safety considerations based on a patient's estimated GFR, reducing cardiovascular risk, screening for complications, and when to refer to nephrology.

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Black-Led and Black-Serving Organizations in Washington and Nationwide

Chronic Disease
Equity

In response to growing need for culturally relevant resources that better serve the needs of the Black community, Comagine Health has developed a dynamic list of Black-led and Black-serving organizations to highlight leaders in Washington state and across the country. The organizations represented meet a diverse set of needs, including chronic disease management, housing assistance, behavioral health support, education and mentorship, and more!

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Wellness Integrated Network of Nevada

Chronic Disease
Population Health

Learn more about our program working with community partners in Nevada to develop a statewide infrastructure that delivers and sustains evidence-based chronic disease self-management education programs and interventions.

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