Medical Director Services
Adventist Midwest Geriatrics Specialists can provide medical director services to client facilities to achieve the best environment and level of response to meet patient and professional needs.
Physician Leadership
- Organize and coordinate medical staff and other patient-care related professional services to assure appropriate physician coverage
- Advise the organization on physician credentialing and performance expectations
- Provide feedback to physicians and other health care practitioners on performance and practices
Patient Care - Clinical Leadership
- Participate in administrative decision-making and recommend policies and procedures to ensure adequate, comprehensive services
- Ensure all health care professionals practice within the scope of their license
Quality of Care
- Participate in the surveillance of staff health, welfare and safety
- Ensure the appropriateness and quality of medical and medically-related care
- Consult in developing and maintaining an adequate medical record system
Education, Information and Communication
- Develop and conduct education programs for both staff and community
- Represent the facility and support it's mission within the community
- Participate in the development of policies and procedures that ensure that patient rights are respected