Building Bridges: Fostering Engagement Between MDs and Facility Staff (Part 1)

In today’s episode, Quality Insights' Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm joins us to discuss the role of the medical director (MD) in nursing homes. The discussion will review: 

• Knowledge and tools needed to leverage the MD's role to enhance patient outcomes
• How to integrate medical director leadership to improve quality of care in nursing homes
• Responsibilities and roles of a nursing home MD beyond clinical care, including policy development, staff education, and quality improvement initiatives
• How MDs can shape facility care policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement

This episode is Part 1 of a two-part discussion. 

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