DSW Candidate – Fernando Reyna-Orozco, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Dumped and Disregarded: The Adverse Effects of Unfunded Patient Anti-Dumping Mandates
DSW Candidate – Fernando Reyna-Orozco, LCSW-S
Monday, April 28, 2025
10:30 AM- 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0
Description
Dumped and Disregarded: The Adverse Effects of Unfunded Patient Anti-Dumping Mandates
In response to the prevalent practice of “patient dumping,” the improper transfer or discharge of emergency care patients by hospitals, policymakers enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) and California’s Senate Bill 1152. These two unfunded mandates were developed to ensure patient access to emergency care services regardless of their ability to pay. However, in conceptualizing these laws, policymakers did not account for systemic barriers that could inhibit the effectiveness of the laws and the resulting adverse effects on emergency patient care, including hindering access to emergency services and threatening the financial viability of hospitals.
Despite the substantial impact the current mandates have on emergency medical services, there remains a dearth of academic literature on the mandates’ effect on patient health outcomes. This shortage of existing literature and the detrimental effect these laws have had on disadvantaged groups stimulated this capstone project. As part of this capstone project, which explores the effect of patient anti-dumping mandates on the provision of emergency medical patient care services, a systematic literature review was developed to evaluate the current literature on the topic.
A conceptual solution was also created that utilizes a synthesis of systems and conflict perspectives to bring attention to the flaws in conceptualizing these mandates. Finally, a practice application product includes a policy advocacy toolkit to advocate for amendments to the current mandates to improve their effectiveness in protecting emergency patients while reducing the adverse effects of the law’s shortcomings.
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Define anti-dumping laws and have a thorough understanding of the history and purpose behind the two most prominent unfunded mandates, EMTALA and Senate Bill 1152.
- Become knowledgeable of the causes and theoretical underpinnings of the laws’ adverse unintended consequences and their harmful effect on emergency patient care.
- Become aware of the mechanisms to amend these laws and the barriers that have prevented needed amendments.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
