Dr. Michael Rietscha
Esteemed Doctor in Nursing Practice, Clinical Leadership, and Legal Nursing Consulting

As a respected doctor in nursing practice, I bring forth a distinguished career enriched with extensive experience in clinical leadership and a profound understanding of the intricacies of healthcare. Now, I stand at the threshold of a pivotal transition, poised to assume a dynamic role as a business owner in the realm of legal nursing consulting.


Core Competencies:

  • Leveraging my comprehensive healthcare expertise to seamlessly integrate intricate medical nuances into the fabric of legal proceedings.
  • Adept at providing expert testimony and invaluable insights, offering unwavering support in the most complex litigation cases.
  • Offering specialized medical and nursing education to attorneys and clients, empowering them with the knowledge to make informed, strategic decisions.
  • My commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, unwavering confidentiality, and impeccable integrity ensures expert guidance and steadfast support throughout the legal process.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in fostering collaborative synergy between the realms of medicine and law, consistently delivering unparalleled value.

EDUCATION:

Legal Nurse Consultant | Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Graduated | August 2023

Doctor of Nursing Practice | Carlow University

Dissertation: “The Registered Nurse’s Perception of Motivational Interviewing in Home

Health Care.”

Graduated | May 2019

Master of Science in Nursing Education | La Roche College

Thesis: “The effects on learning on nursing students using a flipped classroom approach.”

Graduated | May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing | La Roche College

Cum Laude Honor Graduate

Graduated | December 2015

Associate of Applied Science in Business Marketing Management | Westmoreland

Community College

Graduated |2012

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing | Westmoreland Community College

Graduated | 2011

Associate of Applied Science in Business – Small Business Management |

Westmoreland Community College

Graduated | 2019


Licensures:


Licensed Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania 

Issued: 10/31/2011

Licensed Registered Nurse - Virginia 

Issued 01/12/2015

Licensed Registered Nurse - North Carolina 

Issued 03/14/2018


CERTIFICATIONS

Emergency Medical Technician Basic- Pennsylvania 

Issued 2004

America Heart Association Advanced Life Support Instructor

Issued 2019

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor

Issued 2005

American Heart Association Heartsaver and First Aid Instructor

Issued 2004

American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor

Issued 2019

Critical Care Class

Issued 2019

NIH Stroke Scale International

Issued 2020

ACLS Provider

Issued 2011

Basic Life Support Provider

Issued 1996

PALS Provider

Issued 2019

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

Issued: 2022

My mission is to bridge the gap between the medical and legal domains, translating medical complexities into actionable insights that bolster the legal framework. I am dedicated to elevating the standards of healthcare within the legal arena, ensuring that attorneys and clients are armed with the knowledge and support they need for success.


CLINICAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

Health Care Nurse Surveyor | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

2023 – Present

As a seasoned Health Care Nurse Surveyor, I bring extensive experience in

regulatory compliance and quality assurance within healthcare entities. My expertise lies

in conducting thorough surveys to ensure strict adherence to federal Medicare/Medicaid

and state licensure laws and regulations. Here's a snapshot of my key contributions:

Core Competencies:

  • Regulatory Compliance: Diligently enforce and ensure strict adherence to legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

Survey and Evaluation: Conduct on-site surveys, assess service delivery, and review medical records to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

Provide clinical nursing recommendations during the survey process.

  • Communication and Collaboration: Establish effective communication channels to facilitate information dissemination and collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless coordination in the survey process.
  • Conflict Resolution: Proactively address conflicts and complaints, utilizing measurable outcomes to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Implement strategies to reduce conflicts and enhance overall survey effectiveness.

Professional Experience:


  • Conducted on-site surveys, ensuring strict compliance with governing body directives and organizational policies, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Ensured organizational compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, consistently achieving outstanding audit results.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, overseeing critical duties such as admissions, discharges, transfers, revocations, and service provisions.
  • Utilized advanced communication technologies to foster seamless collaboration among team members, improving information dissemination processes.
  • Proactively addressed conflicts and complaints, utilizing measurable outcomes to drive continuous improvement initiatives, leading to a significant reduction in conflicts.
  • Maintained unwavering commitment to ethical business and clinical practice.

Concordia Home Health and Hospice at Bethlen

Director of Home Health and Hospice

2023 – 2023

How Can We Help You Today?

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