Welcome to Art & Associates
Certified Legal Nurse Consulting
IME & DME Nurse Observation
Long-Term Care Litigation Support
IME/DME NURSE OBSERVER
Professional Nurse observation services Includes:
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Objective observation of the examination
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Detailed written observation report
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Documentation of the examination process
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Timeline of examination events
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Professional communication with counsel
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Timely report delivery
RAPID CASE SCREENING
A focused review designed to help attorneys quickly evaluate the clinical merit of a case. Rapid case screening includes:
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Executive case summary
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Identification of documentation gaps and inconsistencies
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Review of nursing assessments and care plans
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Review of nursing interventions and facility response
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Identification of potential standards-of-care concerns
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Recommendations for additional records
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Key clinical questions for further investigations
LONG-TERM CARE CASE CONSULTING
We provide consulting for cases involving:
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Abuse
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Neglect
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Falls
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Pressure Injuries
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Medication errors
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Failure to supervise
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Elopement and wandering
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Dehydration and malnutrition
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Wrongful death
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Skilled Nursing, assisted living and memory care facility care
Additional Legal Nurse Consulting services we provide to help strengthen your cases and support your bottom line.
Medical Record Reviews
We provide comprehensive medical record reviews, medical chronologies and summaries, identification of documentation inconsistencies and potential record alterations.
Expert Witness Location
Access to a network of 3,500+ consulting experts across medical, nursing, rehabilitation, and healthcare specialties. We help connect clients with qualified experts matched to the unique needs of each case.
Standards of Care and Clinical Research
We provide evidence-based clinical research to support case evaluation and litigation preparation, including standards of care research, medical literature review, and analysis of current clinical guidelines, professional practice standards, and peer reviewed medical evidence.
Why Choose Art & Associates
At Art & Associates, we combine clinical expertise with medical-legal insight to deliver objective, reliable, and professional support. Our commitment to accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail helps clients navigate complex healthcare and litigation matters with confidence.
Our commitment includes:
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Nursing leadership expertise
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Long-term care specialization
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Objective and unbiased services
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Comprehensive medical record analysis
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Evidence-based clinical insights
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Extensive healthcare professional network
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Timely turnaround
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Responsive communication
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Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
Strategic Case Victories
Identify clinical trends and standard‑of‑care deviations that would otherwise go unnoticed—strengthening your firm’s position and driving strategic case victories.
Reduce Litigation Costs
Avoid costly investment in non‑meritorious cases by securing authoritative clinical evaluations before significant resources are committed.
Save Billable Hours
Delegate complex medical record analysis to clinical experts—saving billable hours and keeping your legal team focused on high‑level strategy.
We Support Cases Involving:
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Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
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Defense Medical Examinations (DME)
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Nursing Home & Long-Term Care Litigation
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Falls & Fall Mitigation
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Abuse & Neglect
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Pressure Injuries
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Failure to Supervise
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Medical Record Review & Case Analysis
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Personal Injury
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Medical & Nursing Malpractice
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Workers' Compensation
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Expert Witness Coordination