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Harriett
T.
Smalls
Harriett Smalls has 22 years of experience as a registered nurse, during which she worked 18 years as a Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. She continues to work on a prn basis as a neonatal nurse practitioner at Forsyth Medical Center.
Ms. Smalls' health care practice includes patient confidentiality, disclosure of medical records, certificate of need, medical malpractice, regulatory and administrative issues, licensure and certification and fraud and abuse issues. Ms. Smalls has made presentations concerning HIPAA, confidentiality of medical records and consent of minors.
Education
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J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law, 1999
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B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1995
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A.D.N., Augusta College, 1983
Admissions
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North Carolina, 1999
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South Carolina, 2001
Professional Memberships
- 18th Judicial District Bar, President 2010-2011, President-Elect, 2009-present, Secretary-Treasurer, 2008-2009
- North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, President, 2006-2007
- North Carolina Bar Association
- End of Life Care Project Committee, 2010-present
- Strategic Planning and Emerging Trends Committee member, 2009-present
- Health Law Council member, 2009-present
- Strategic Planning and Emerging Trends Committee member, 2009-present
- Nominating Committee member, 2008-2009
- Law School Liaison Committee member, 2008-2009
- Medical-Legal Liaison Committee member, 2007-2010
- North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys, Board of Directors, 2009-present
- National Conference of Women's Bar Associations, Board of Directors, 2007-present
- National Bar Association, member of Health Law Section, Board of Directors, 2008-2009
- Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers
- Greensboro Bar Association, Secretary, 2005-2006, Newsletter Editor 2003-2008
- Inns of Court, 2003-2005
- American Society of Healthcare Risk Managers
- American Bar Association
- American Health Lawyers Association
- North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
- Defense Research Institute
- Carolinas Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Founding member
Civic and Community Service
- University of North Carolina Greensboro Board of Trustees, 2011-present
- Cone Health Foundation Board of Directors 2008-present
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Law Foundation Board of Directors, 2007-present
- Triad March of Dimes Board of Directors, 2007-present
- Bell House Board of Directors, 2002-2011, President 2004-2006, Immediate Past-President 2006-2007
- North Carolina Public Health Foundation Board of Directors, 2010-present
- Guilford County Coalition Against Adolescent Pregnancy Summit Advisory Committee, 2010
- Beyond Academics Advisory Board of Directors 2007-2009
- Moses Cone Memorial Hospital Ethics Committee 2001-2006
- United Way Wesley Long-Moses Cone Community Health Improvement Foundation Grants Committee 2004-2006
- Genesis Baptist Church Member/Inspirational Choir Member, current
- Genesis Baptist Church Trustee 2005-present; Chair, 2010-2011; Chair of Nominations Committee 2006-present
Experience
- Certified Mediator, North Carolina State Superior Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Publications
- "Anatomy of a Lawsuit," Neonatal Network, July/August 2011
- "Surrogacy Births in the NICU: Who Has the Authority to Make Decisions Regarding an Infant's Care?" Neonatal Network, July/August 2010
- "You Are the Next Witness: Deposition Tips for the Nurse in the Hot Seat," Neonatal Network, March/April 2010
- "Nursing Liability and Chain of Command," Neonatal Network, November/December 2009
- "Treatment of a Child of a Minor," Neonatal Network, July/August 2009
- "Documentation Do's and Don'ts," Neonatal Network, March/April 2009
- "Medical Peer Review Privilege in the Wake of the Fourth Circuit's Opinion in Virmani v. Novant Health, Inc.," AHLA MedStaff News (2002)
Presentations and Speaking Engagements
- "Maneuvering Through the Maze of Legal Issues Faced By Healthcare Workers," Inquisit, October 2011
- "Maneuvering Through the Maze of Legal Issues Faced By Healthcare Workers," Progressive, May 2011
- "Maneuvering Through the Maze of Legal Issues Faced By Healthcare Workers," Lorman Educational Services, March 2011
- "Documentation Basics," Presentation to staff of Mallard Ridge, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, November 2010
- "Legal Wise Documentation," NCALTCF Annual Conference, September 2010
- "Essentials of Malpractice Risk Reduction for Nurse Practitioners," Teleconference Nurses Services Organization/Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., May 2010
- "The Power of the Written Word: Documentation in Today's Litigious Society," 9th National Neonatal Nurses Conference, September 2009
- "Rhythm and Blues: Neonatal Resuscitation and Newborn Assessment-Missed Opportunities and the Legal Implications," 12th National Mother Baby Nurses Conference, September 2009
- "Depositions: Where Smart Meets Savvy," 9th National Neonatal Nurses Conference, September 2009
- "Walking the Line Between Nursing and the Law: What Happens When Things Go Wrong," Mother Baby Nurses Conference, October 2008
- "Document Production In Today's Legal Environment," Smith Moore Teleconference, March 2008
- "Avoiding The Talons of The Legal Eagles" Advanced Practice Nurses Annual Conference, April 2007
- "The State of Women Attorneys in North Carolina," North Carolina Central Law School Women’s Caucus Tea, March 2007
- "Medical Records Law in North Carolina,"Lorman Education Services, September 2006
- "Legal Wise Neonatal Care" Rhythms and Blues Dekalb Neonatal Conference February 2006
- "Medical Records Litigation Issues" Forsyth Memorial Hospital Nurse Managers December 2005
- "Medical Records Law in North Carolina" Greensboro, North Carolina September 2005
- "Medical Records Law in North Carolina," Lorman Education Services, September 2004
- "HIPAA/Documentation Issues for the Industrial Nurse" Pinehurst, North Carolina October 2004
- "Confidentiality of Medical Records - HIPAA Basics," Greensboro, North Carolina, July 25, 2002
- "How Will the Patients' Bill of Rights Affect North Carolina Providers?" - October 23, 2001
- "The HIPAA HOOPLA and How It Affects You," Lorman Education Services, July 25, 2001
- "How to Prepare for Compliance With the Final HIPAA Privacy Regulations" - July 5, 2001
- "Legal Issues in the Medical Office," Lorman Education Services, April 2000
- "Confidentiality of Medical Records," Lorman Education Services, September 2000
- "Diabetes in the Real World: Insurance, Discrimination and Disability," Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference, September 2000
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