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SOME QUICK FACTS ABOUT ROSE CLIFFORD
"Rose Clifford has assisted us throughout the discovery and trial process...As a result of her insights, she has advised us correctly with regard to merit...her work product is outstanding...We highly recommend her as a legal nurse consultant."
Steven K. Deutsch, Esq., Deutsch & Blumberg
"The National Nurses in Business Association, with great privilege and pleasure, inducted Rose Clifford, RN, LNCC to the Nurses in Business Hall of Fame 2008. The Hall is a tribute to these nurses in business for the difference they make in the lives of like-minded nurses and all humanity."
Patricia Ann Bemis, RN, CEN, President NNBA
"I would like to personally thank you for the extraordinary job you did at the CLNC Live Certification Program...The evaluations were overwhelmingly positive and the seminar was a success due to your hard work, dedication and excellent speaking abilities."
Legal Nurse Consultant Certified [LNCC] April 2007 - present.
Board Certified as an LNCC - 1 out of less than 1000 LNCCs in the nation and 1 out of 12 in the Commonwealth of Kentucky - validating competency in the specialty practice designating both knowledge and experience.
LNCC is the only Legal Nurse Consulting Certification Accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties.
Primary LNC Instructor for our LNC Internship Program 2000-present.
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Seasoned Mentor to Prospective, New and Experienced Legal Nurse Consultants Nationwide and in Canada and Great Britian 1990-present.
Ranked in the Top 1% of the Most Experienced CLNC out of More than 4000 CLNCs Nationwide 2003-2005 Directory of Nursing Expert Witnesses and Legal Nurse Consultants.
Featured in 2003 "Preview Your New Life as a CLNC" DVDs and On Line as One of the Most Successful CLNCs by the Vickie Milazzo Institute.
Recognized in 2003 "CLNC Success Stories" as One of the 45 Successful CLNCs Listed by the Vickie Milazzo Institute.
Premiered in 2002 "CLNC Success Stories" as one of the 33 Most Successful CLNCs by the Medical-Legal Consulting Institute.
Guest Lecturer for the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) National Educational Conference 2005, 2006, 2008 and at the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants (NACLNC) Annual Conferences, 1997-2002.
Faculty Member & Guest Lecturer at the 6-Day Certification Course for Legal Nurse Consulting given by the Vickie Milazzo Institute and the Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc., 1999-March 2004.
Mentor and Coach to the Students and Speakers of the Vickie Milazzo Institute and the Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc., 1999-2003.
Reviewer & Contributor for the "Core Curriculum For Legal Nurse Consulting" for the Vickie Milazzo Institute and the Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc., 1998-2003.
LNC Expert Panel Participant at the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants (NACLNC) Annual Conferences, 1997-2002.
Author of more than 35 Articles for the National Medical-Legal Journal and the Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine combined, 1997-2004.
Certified as a Legal Nurse Consultant 1994-2005.
Founding Member (1995), Acting Past President (1995), Treasurer (1998-2002), President (2003 and 2007) and Past President (2004) to the Lexington, Kentucky Chapter of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants.
Founding Member (1993) and President (1993 and 1994) to the Miami, Florida Chapter of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants.
Contributing Author to Chapters in Pat Iyer"s Nursing Home Litigation Book 1st and 2nd Editions and Pat Iyer"s Nursing Malpractice Book published by Lawyers and Judges.
Authored Chapter in Course Book on How to Analyze Medical Records.
Authored Chapter in AALNC"s Business Book for Legal Nurse Consultants.
MORE DETAILS
Guest Lecture: LNC Resource Lunch & Learn Series, "How Insurance Companies Value Soft Tissue Injuries " How the LNC Can Help" August 10, 2005.
Speaker: Annual Internship Reunion Workshop, "July 24, 2005
Guest Speaker: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Lexington, Kentucky Chapter, "Medicare Fraud and Abuse - The Role of the Legal Nurse Consultant" May 9, 2005.
Guest Speaker: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Lexington, Kentucky Chapter Seminar, "How to Get Published as an LNC" April 11, 2005.
Vendor Lecture: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants 16th National Educational Conference in Anaheim, California, "Why You Need an LNC Internship" April 1, 2005.
Guest Speaker: South Florida Chapter of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, "The Founding Development of the Miami Chapter of AALNC and Growth of Legal Nurse Consulting" November 9, 2004.
Guest Speaker: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Lexington, Kentucky Chapter Seminar, "How Insurance Companies Value Injuries from Motor Vehicle Accidents" September 24, 2004.
Guest Speaker: Blue Grass Injury Association. "The Role of the Legal Nurse Consultant, Analyzing Medical Records in PIP Cases" April 9, 2004.
Guest Lecturer: Morehead University. Senior Nursing Students "Legal Issues in Nursing" March 2, 2004.
Faculty & Guest Lecturer: CLNC 6 - Day Certification Seminars given by the Vickie Milazzo Institute, Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc., "How to Detect Tampering in the Medical Record," "Demonstrative Evidence," "Federal Acts: EMTALA, HCQIA,ADA, Safe Medical Device Act, OSHA"s Blood Borne Pathogens Act," 1999-2003 and "Helping Attorneys with Discovery," 2003.
Speaker: Seventh Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "Medical Malpractice Case Evaluation Workshop," Las Vegas, Nevada. March 8 - 10, 2002.
Panel Participant: Seventh Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "LNC Expert/ Marketing Panel," Las Vegas, Nevada. March 2002.
Speaker: Sixth Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "Prospering with Subcontractors," Fort Lauderdale, Florida. March 3 - 10, 2001.
Panel Participant: Sixth Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "LNC Expert/ Marketing Panel," Fort Lauderdale, Florida. March 2001.
Speaker: Fifth Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "Case Evaluation Workshop - Personal Injury turned Medical Malpractice Case Evaluation Part I and II," Orlando, Florida. March 8 and 11, 2000.
Panel Participant: Fifth Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "LNC Expert/ Marketing Panel," Orlando, Florida. March 2000.
Speaker: 18th Judicial District Multidisciplinary Team. "Behavioral Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse," Cynthiana, Kentucky, April 23, 1999.
Speaker: Fourth Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "Case Evaluation Workshop - Personal Injury Turned Medical Malpractice Case Evaluation," San Antonio, Texas. March 5, 1999.
Speaker: Fourth Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "How to Market LNC Services to Large Corporations," San Antonio, Texas. March 4, 1999.
Speaker: Fourth Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "Networking and Exhibiting Effectively at Legal Conferences," San Antonio, Texas. March 3, 1999.
Panel Participant: Fourth Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "LNC Expert Panel," San Antonio, Texas. March 3, 1999.
Guest Speaker: Child Abuse Awareness Candlelight Vigil, Macedonia Baptist Church. "A Survivors Story," Cynthiana, Kentucky. April 23, 1998.
Speaker: Third Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "Personal Power - How to Handle Challenging Situations You Face as a LNC," Houston, Texas. March 6, 1998.
Speaker: Third Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants . "How to Analyze Medicare Fraud Cases - Tapping a Powerful New Market Niche," Houston, Texas. March 5, 1998.
Panel Participant: Third Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "LNC Expert Panel," Houston, Texas. March 1998.
Speaker: Second Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "How to Work Both Sides of Personal Injury Plaintiff vs. Defense," Houston, Texas. February 28, 1997.
Panel Participant: Second Annual Conference National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants. "LNC Expert Panel," Houston, Texas. March 1997.
Speaker: WCYN - Radio Morning Coffee Break with Charlie Garnett. "What is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant," Cynthiana, Kentucky. September 24, 1996.
Faculty: Institute for Paralegal Education, A Division of National Business Institute, Inc. "Analyzing Medical Records for the Kentucky Paralegal," Lexington, Kentucky. August 14, 1996.
Speaker: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Miami, Florida Chapter. First Annual Education Conference Legal Nurse Consulting in Florida, October 14, 1995. "Providing Services as an Independent Legal Nurse Consultant."
Panel Participant: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Miami, Florida Chapter. First Annual Education Conference Legal Nurse Consulting in Florida, October 14, 1995. "LNC Expert Panel."
PUBLICATIONS (partial listing)
Clifford, R., (2005). "Business Principles for Legal Nurse Consultants, Chapter 6 Working with Employees," Boca Raton, FL: Taylor & Francis.
Clifford, R. "Obtaining Government Contracts." LNC Resource, 2(8), 2005.
Clifford, R. "When doctors err: Will caps do extra harm"" onPoint, 2Q, p. 1, 2005.
Clifford, R. "PIP: Know how auto injury claims are valued," The Edge, 4th Q, p. 1, 2004.
Clifford, R. "When the nurse fails as the patient"s advocate," The Edge, 2nd Q, p. 1, 2004.
Clifford, R. "Capturing Compliance." LNC Resource, 1(8), 2004.
Clifford, R. "Medicare Fraud Investigation: Are You Up For The Challenge"" LNC Resource, 1(8), 2004.
Clifford, R. "Another road to federal court for plaintiff claims, EMTALA Changes," onPoint, 1Q, p. 1, 2004.
Clifford, R. "More ammunition for your case: Look for Fraud," The Edge, 1Q, p. 1, 2004.
Clifford, R. CLNC Success Stories, "Take That Leap of Faith." Houston, Texas: Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc. 2002
Clifford, R. "These 5 Simple Steps Take the Mystery Out of Marketing to Insurance Companies." Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine, 13 (12), 2002.
Clifford, R. "12 Tips for Becoming a CLNC Pro." Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine, 13 (8), 2002.
Clifford, R. "You Don"t Have to Do Medical Research Yourself." Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine, 12 (17), 2001.
Clifford, R. "Your Relationship with Your Client-The Foundation for Successful Subcontracting." Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine, 12 (15), 2001.
Clifford, R., et al. "Best Practices in Marketing " How to Market Your LNC Services at Legal Conferences." Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine, 12 (11), 2001.
Clifford, R. "American Heart Association Issues new Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)." Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine, 12 (10), 2001.
Clifford, R. "14 Tips to Make Your Business Meals a Success." Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine, 12 (8), 2001.
Clifford, R. "Expect the Unexpected." Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine, 12 (6), 2001.
Clifford, R., (2001). "Best Practices For Standards of Care," 2001 Medi-Smart.
Leverock, M., Clifford, R., (2001). "Nursing Malpractice, Chapter- Beyond Malpractice to Fraud." Tucson, AZ: Lawyers & Judges.
Clifford, R., (2001). "Best Practices for Locating Expert Witnesses," Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine, 12(4).
Clifford, R. "Providing Quality Service " Easy to Say But Are You Delivering"" Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine, 12 (1), 2001.
Clifford, R. "12 Tips for Meeting Your Attorney-Client"s Needs." National Medical-Legal Journal, 11 (4), 2000, 3.
Clifford, R. "Combination Strategies make for Effective Marketing." National Medical-Legal Journal, 11 (3), 2000, p.5.
Clifford, R., (1999). "Government Examines Complaints of Abuse and Neglect," OnPoint, 2Q, p. 1
Clifford, R., Leverock, M., (May 1999). "Nursing Home Litigation: Investigation and Case Preparation, Chapter 10 Investigation of Billing Fraud." Tucson, AZ: Lawyers & Judges.
Clifford, R. "Taking a Leap of Faith." National Medical-Legal Journal, 10 (4), 1999, p.2, 8.
Clifford, R. "Panel of Experts " The Trend Toward Paralegal Training for LNCs " Your Professional Choice." National Medical-Legal Journal, 10 (3), 1999, p. 3-5.
Clifford, R. "Sense of Quiet Balance Maintains the Dream." National Medical-Legal Journal, 10 (2), 1999, p. 7.
Clifford, R. "Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Independent LNC in a Home Office Setting"" National Medical-Legal Journal, 9 (2), 1998, p. 1, 7-8.
Clifford, R., (1998). "Health Care Fraud Costs Millions," National Medical-Legal Journal, 9(1), p. 3.
Clifford, R., (1997). "Professional Standards: A Consulting Lesson Learned While Out on The Road," National Medical-Legal Journal, 8(4), p. 3.
Clifford, R., (1997). "Deposition Abstracts Provide Insights into Personal Injury Cases," National Medical-Legal Journal, 8(2), p. 4.
Clifford, R., (1996). "Analyzing the Medical Record: What"s really in those records and where is it"" The Advocate, 23(6), p. 10.
Clifford, R., (August, 1996). "Analyzing Medical Records for the Kentucky Paralegal, Chapter 3 Understanding Medical Records." Eau Claire, WI: Institute for Paralegal Education.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Rose Clifford RN, LNCC is the Executive Director of Medical Analysis Resources, Inc., a legal nurse consulting firm where she utilizes her more than 20 years of legal nurse consulting experience analyzing complicated medical records for fact, merit and the detection of fraud in medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal and healthcare fraud cases.
Ms. Clifford has experience working both as an in-house nurse consultant to the law firm of Deutsch & Blumberg in Miami, Florida and in an independent LNC practice in rural Bluegrass of Kentucky.
Ms. Clifford has authored more than 40 articles in the field of legal nurse consulting, contributed to seven book chapters (as co-author and author) in Nursing Malpractice, Nursing Home Litigation, Analyzing Medical Records and American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC’s) Business Book for Legal Nurse Consultants. She mentors both new and seasoned legal nurse consultants.
Ms. Clifford is an experienced speaker, who has formally taught since 1996. Her method of teaching is subtle, honest and real. She leads by example working with attorney(s) everyday. She openly shares what works and what does not work.
After years of teaching thousands of nurses LNC theory, Ms. Clifford recognized the need for and created a hands-on Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC) Internship program in which she has personally taught over 195 LNCs to date. She designed the internships in 2000 specifically for legal nurse consultants who wanted a hands-on experience in a genuine legal nurse consulting environment where under expert guidance they safely put theory into practice to understand and handle the realities of LNC practice.
The target audience: nurses interested in the legal field, who are a little fearful of working with attorneys, having difficulty getting started or are novice legal nurse consultants with less than 5 years experience. Past interns have included PhD nurses, directors of nursing, nursing administrators, nurse attorneys and nurse chiropractor as well as clinical and diploma nurses.
In addition, she is the editor of The Medical-Legal News, a national newspaper focused on the needs of legal nurse consultants, attorneys and medical experts.
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