McKnight's June 12, 2024
My focus on the importance of the medical director in improving nursing home quality occasionally gets pushback from family members who have had negative experiences with doctors in nursing homes. Those stories provide an even greater impetus for having more competent and engaged medical directors.
My first column in this space identified the importance of “embracing the role of geriatricians and certified medical directors in the day-to-day operations of nursing homes.” Geriatric medicine is very different from other disciplines. I have pointed out how “saving a dollar or two on food costs can lead to poor clinical outcomes and symptoms that require greater assistance from nursing staff.”
The 12 elements of the Geriatrics Approach to Care highlight the...
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