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Forward2024 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA): What On-Call Physicians Need to Know
This course is required prior to initial appointment to staff and at reappointment (every 2 years).
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This course serves to remind the On-Call and Emergency Department Physicians about the key elements and physician responsibilities regarding the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
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Emergency Department Physicians and On-Call Physicians
EMTALA Requirements
All medical staff members and allied health professional members must comply with all written policies concerning the provision of emergency care in accordance with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) and state laws. In addition, any credentialed medical staff members with the staff category of Active, Associate, or Community Associate, and any credentialed allied health professional members must complete the BHSF EMTALA CME course upon initial appointment and reappointment.
Samaritan Physicians: Successful completion of this activity will qualify Samaritan physicians for annual policy discounts. Upon completion, please print your certificate and submit to Samaritan for consideration.
Learning Objectives
- Consistently comply with the key elements and physician responsibilities regarding the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
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Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.50 General certificate of attendance
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