A nurse is conducting an in-service for staff members about the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. Which of the following statements by a staff member indicates an understanding of this act?
Explanation & Rationale
A. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act requires that emergency care be provided regardless of the client’s behavior, as long as the client is seeking treatment for an emergency medical condition. B. EMTALA requires that a client receive a medical screening and stabilization before being transferred, regardless of whether the condition is terminal. A terminal diagnosis does not justify transferring a client without stabilization first. C. EMTALA prohibits discrimination based on a client’s ability to pay. A client cannot be transferred or discharged from an emergency department based on their inability to pay for services. D. EMTALA requires that a client must be stabilized before being transferred to another facility. This ensures that the client is not placed at risk by the transfer, and the new facility is prepared to manage their care appropriately.