A Year to Better Physician Services

Physicians are an under-utilized resource in most nursing homes. Yet, getting them more involved in contributing to better care, better surveys, and a better bottom line isn't rocket science.

AMDA has a monthly column, “A Year to Better Physician Services” in Caring for the Ages.  Speaking directly to the nursing home administrator and director of nursing, each installment reveals concrete ideas, supported by practical tools and programs that are sure to improve services at your facility. Share this column with your medical director and expect to see improvements in meeting regulations on this physician's important role, including management of the attending staff.

Look for these monthly tips in Caring, you will be proud of the gains you have made in physician services!

Articles:

First Step: Clear Communication Between Administrators and Medical Directors

Shared Expectations Plus Commitment Equals Quality Care in a Nursing Facility

Successfully Managing Attending Physicians

From Problematic to Positive: Making Unhappy Physicians Team Players

Teacher, Teacher—An Apple for the Doctor: Your medical director can educate students, staff, attendings, and community members

Boost Employee Wellness for a Fit Facility

P&Ps: The Backbone of Care Delivery

Get Involved in Quality Improvement

Team Up Before, During, and After Survey

Research Has a Place in Your Nursing Facility

Your Medical Director Can Lead the QI Team

Medical Director, CPGs Spell QI Success

Tools and Resources:

Sample Policy and Procedure

White Paper on the Role of the Medical Director in the Survey Process

Role of the Attending Physician in the Nursing Home

AMDA White Paper on the Survey Process

Immunizations in the Long-Term Care Setting Toolkit

Role and Responsibilities of the Medical Director

Model Medical Director Agreement

Know-It-All Before You Call - Data Collection Cards

Synopsis of Federal Regulations in the Nursing Facility: Implications for Attending Physicians and Medical Directors

Tool Kit for Managing Attending Physicians

Palliative Care Curriculum Teaching Kit

We Care: Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines Tool Kit