The Roles and Functions of Medical Directors in Nursing Homes.
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The medical director is an important member of the healthcare team in a nursing home, and is responsible for overall coordination of care and for implementation of policies related to care of the residents in a nursing home. The residents in nursing homes are frail, medically complex, and have multiple disabilities. The medical director has an important leadership role in assisting nursing home administration in providing quality care that is consistent with current standards of care. This article provides an overview of roles and functions of the medical director, and suggests ways the medical director can be instrumental in achieving excellent care in today's nursing facilities.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Rhode Island medical journal
دوره 98 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015