The American Medical Directors Association, the professional association of medical directors, attending physicians, and others practicing in the long term care continuum, is dedicated to excellence in patient care and provides education, advocacy, information, and professional development to promote the delivery of quality long term care medicine.
Free Resource: Tip Sheet on Controlled Substance Prescribing in LTC
Medical societies seeking to ensure compassionate and high quality care for long term care patients joined together to develop a "Tip Sheet on Prescribing for Controlled Substances in Long Term Care." The document is designed to assist physicians and other prescribers in their efforts to ensure proper controlled substances prescribing in long term care, and deal with aggressive enforcement actions by Drug Enforcement Administration agents.
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AMDA House of Delegates Passes White Paper on Improving Care Transitions
AMDA has released a White Paper on Improving Care Transitions Between the Nursing Facility and the Acute-Care Hospital Settings. The paper recognizes and emphasizes the importance of efficient processes for transferring patients between the acute-care hospital and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs), including the emergency department.
Click here to read the entire news release.
National Day of Recognition for Long Term Care Physicians
On Friday, March 19, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on and passed a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res.244) calling for the designation of March 20th as the National Day of Recognition for Long Term Care Physicians. This initiative started with an AMDA House of Delegates resolution (A09) from the Georgia Medical Directors Association (GMDA) wanting to honor AMDA founder William Dodd, MD, CMD.
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Robert Schreiber, MD, CMD Named AMDA's 2010 "Medical Director of the Year"
AMDA announced Robert Schreiber, MD, CMD, Physician-in-Chief at Hebrew SeniorLife in Roslindale, MA, as 2010 "Medical Director of the Year." An interdisciplinary panel chose Dr. Schreiber from over 30 nominees for his exemplary work as a physician leader, educator, patient advocate, and clinician.
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Consumer Resources for Transitions of Care
AMDA has created a new Consumer Corner page for Transitions of Care. Caregivers and patients can get information about the movement of a patient between care settings and the transfer of information with them to facilitate a seamless continuum of care and to enable patients - wishes to be followed - no matter where in the continuum of care they are.
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Study links CMDs with Nursing Home Quality
This study tests the research hypothesis that certified medical directors are able to use their training, education, and knowledge to positively influence quality of care in US nursing homes.
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Are You Properly Insured as a LTC Physician?
Your medical malpractice or the LTC facility's insurance may not cover your duties as a LTC medical director and as a result you could face personal risk. If not, LTC Physicians Insurance is the answer.
For more information about the program benefits or to get your free quote, click here or call a LTC Physicians Insurance representative now at 1-888-544-2183.
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2011 Resource Catalog
Now Available!
Look for your copy to arrive by mail soon.
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New Webinar! Billing and Coding in Long Term Care: Expert Panel Question and Answer Session
September 15, 7:00pm-8:30pm
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Advanced Curriculum on Medical Direction in Long Term Care
October 1-3, Arlington, VA.
This course is SOLD OUT.
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Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Long Term Care
November 6-12, Louisville, KY
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Transitions of Care...Now Live
AMDA's clinical practice guideline, Transitions of Care, is now live with a unique public access electronic version.
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More Online Education
Take advantage of the opportunity to gain valuable education and obtain CME and CMD management credits at your leisure. Five new programs: palliative care, regulatory updates, billing and documentation, medical decision making, and elder mistreatment in the nursing home.
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Are You Participating?
If your nursing home is not a participant of the Advancing Excellence campaign, register today!
Already a nursing home participant? Re-enroll for Phase 2 of the Campaign by logging in to select your new goals and update your profile.
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Assisted Living Series
Diabetes Management for the Older Adult
Caregivers Communication Guide: Protocols for Change of Condition
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Order Your Caring Canine Calendar Now!
The AMDA Foundation pays tribute to these dogs, their human friends, and the facilities that bring them together in an original 18-month calendar.
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H1N1 FAQ's
Questions and answers specific to the long term care setting are now available.
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