CMD Workforce Development & Staff Training Flashcards
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Under federal regulations, a Medical Director in a skilled nursing facility is primarily responsible for staff physicians in which capacity?
Answer: Coordinating medical care and overseeing the medical care policies
Federal regulations require the Medical Director to coordinate medical care and oversee compliance with medical care policies.
Which competency framework is MOST commonly used to guide Medical Director professional development in the United States?
Answer: AMDA CMD Competency Framework
AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine developed the CMD competency framework for Medical Director professional development.
When a nursing facility experiences high staff turnover, the Medical Director's MOST effective contribution is to:
Answer: Collaborate with administration on root-cause analysis and retention strategies
Collaborating on root-cause analysis addresses systemic turnover drivers and supports sustainable workforce retention.
The Medical Director's role in staff competency validation MOST often involves:
Answer: Participating in policy development and reviewing clinical protocols staff must follow
Medical Directors contribute to workforce competency by developing and reviewing the clinical policies and protocols that define staff performance expectations.
A newly hired charge nurse is observed using a restraint technique not consistent with facility policy. The Medical Director should FIRST:
Answer: Notify the Director of Nursing so corrective training can be initiated
Notifying the Director of Nursing ensures the competency gap is addressed through proper supervisory and educational channels.
Which type of in-service education has been shown MOST effective at changing clinical staff behavior in long-term care settings?
Answer: Repeated, case-based learning with direct observation and feedback
Repeated case-based learning with observation and feedback is more effective than passive instruction at producing durable behavior change.