Discharge Planning Expert Witnesses

Woodland Hills, California

Social Work, Mental Health - Mental Health, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Forensic Social Work, Adult Depression/Anxiety, Case Management, Standard of Care, Discharge Planning, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Perinatal Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Work Place Sexual Harassment, Suicide Prevention, Institutional Abuse

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) expert in mental health, psychiatric issues and women's health. I have a masters degree in social work from the University of Southern California and licensed in the state of California with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. I have experience and expertise with residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters and outpatient mental health clinics. I was a leader for the Intensive Outpatient Program in an outpatient clinic. Supervised other therapist’s and coordinated treatment teams for patient care. I have collaborated with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, OBGYN's, medical social workers, RN's and nursing teams. I addition, I am a member of Postpartum Support International and helped create the positive motherhood transition program specializing and treating moms who struggle with postpartum depression/ anxiety. I have expertise with pregnancy loss, infertility and perinatal issues. I am also a member ...

Leawood, Kansas

Family Medicine, Hospitalist - Standards of care, Hospital acquired infections, Medication errors, Telemedicine, Documentation errors, Anticoagulation - venous thromboembolism, Ethics in healthcare, Discharge planning, Diabetes Management and weight loss treatments/medications

Dr. Dipinpreet Rai is a distinguished family medicine physician with over 20 years of experience, specializing in hospital medicine and comprehensive family care within academic settings. She is committed to delivering holistic and evidence-based care for hospitalized patients, with a broad expertise in managing both acute and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Rai is proficient in diagnosing and treating a wide array of illnesses, ranging from common ailments to complex cases requiring specialized attention. Dr. Rai is renowned for her compassionate, patient-centered approach, which prioritizes personalized care and effective treatment plans. Her exemplary communication skills and collaborative ethos enable her to work seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams, optimizing patient outcomes and advancing health education. Her steadfast dedication to enhancing healthcare delivery in hospital environments has established her as a valued medical expert and a trusted advocate for her patient...

Salem, Massachusetts

Hospital Administration, Life Care Planning - Certified Case Manager, CCM, Hospital Case Management, Care Coordination, Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, Post-Acute Care, Resource Utilization, Transition Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Readmission Reduction, Patient Outcome, Skilled Nursing Facility Transitions

With over 40 years of nursing experience and more than 25 years in case management leadership, Lee Ann Baldini brings an exceptional depth of knowledge in coordinating and optimizing patient care transitions. As Director of Case Management at a major medical center, she oversees comprehensive case management services, ensuring compliance, efficient resource use, and quality outcomes across campuses. Her strategic approach to discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboration has resulted in reduced readmission rates, improved patient satisfaction, and streamlined transitions to post-acute care. Lee Ann's expertise as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) and extensive background in clinical nursing make her a highly qualified expert witness for cases related to care coordination, discharge planning, and hospital utilization management. Case Work Includes: · Case Management Operations and Policy Implementation · Hospital Utilization Review and Resource Allocation · Discharge Plannin...

Missouri

Family Medicine, Hospitalist - Standards of care, Hospital acquired infections, Medication errors, Telemedicine, Documentation errors, Anticoagulation - venous thromboembolism, Ethics in healthcare, Discharge planning, Diabetes Management and weight loss treatments/medications

Dr. Dipinpreet Rai is a distinguished family medicine physician with over 20 years of experience, specializing in hospital medicine and comprehensive family care within academic settings. She is committed to delivering holistic and evidence-based care for hospitalized patients, with a broad expertise in managing both acute and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Rai is proficient in diagnosing and treating a wide array of illnesses, ranging from common ailments to complex cases requiring specialized attention. Dr. Rai is renowned for her compassionate, patient-centered approach, which prioritizes personalized care and effective treatment plans. Her exemplary communication skills and collaborative ethos enable her to work seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams, optimizing patient outcomes and advancing health education. Her steadfast dedication to enhancing healthcare delivery in hospital environments has established her as a valued medical expert and a trusted advocate for her patient...

Richardson, Texas

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Transition of Care, Discharge Planning, Hospitalization, Readmission, Medication Errors, Missed Diagnosis, Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home, Congestive Heart Failure, Cirrhosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Kidney Injury, Falls, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Standard of Care, Wrongful Death

Dr. Andrew Sumarsono is am award-winning board-certified internal medicine physician who currently serves as Medical Director of Devoted Medical’s Transitions of Care Program, which is responsible for ensuring the safe transition home for thousands of patients discharged from the hospital each year. He is clinically active and continues to care for patients discharged from the hospital or skilled nursing facility setting. He also provides clinical supervision and education for nurse practitioners during daily patient rounds. Prior to his role at Devoted, Dr. Sumarsono was an academic hospitalist at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Health from 2020 - 2023. During his time at UT Southwestern, he published dozens of peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as the British Medical Journal, JAMA Cardiology, Journal of General Internal Medicine, and Journal of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Sumarsono received his bachelor’s from the University of California – Los Angeles...