Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Long-Term Care Part II (Jul, 2016)

Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Long-Term Care Part II is organized by AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine and would be held during Jul 28 - 31, 2016 at Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Of America.

The target audience for this medical event are basically for Medical Directors who practice in any setting or combination of settings across the post-acute and long-term care (PA/LTC) continuum, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, CCRCs, hospice, and home care are encouraged to attend. Geriatric fellows in training who are considering the inclusion of medical direction in their practices will find this course a beneficial introduction to management requirements for PA/LTC.

The goal of this comprehensive course is to create a stronger sense of the leadership role of the medical director and to provide opportunities to hone skills and interact with peers. Following the conference, participants should be able to:
- Develop practical skills needed to fulfill the role and responsibilities of the medical director.
- Identify the unique aspects of the PA/LTC environment that impact the medical director’s job.
- Describe the organizational responsibilities and dynamics of the medical director and the interdisciplinary team.
- Develop communication skills to deal with responsibilities for the interdisciplinary team, residents, and their families.
- Explain the resident care responsibilities of the medical director, including emergency care, quality management, family systems, and ethical considerations.
- Enhance leadership skills and team building towards a stronger role for the medical director with the interdisciplinary team.
- Develop human resource skills to deal with difficult situations and improve personal effectiveness in this area.
- Improve the medical director’s ability to learn and practice in the evolving environment of health care delivery.
- Apply newly acquired knowledge to daily facility and practice activities.