Determining the Optimum Physician-to-Resident Ratio in the Nursing Home

Nursing home (NH) practice has changed dramatically over the past decade. Shorter lengths of stay, higher patient acuity, pay for performance, and bundled payment are but a few of the trends impacting the delivery of medical care in the NH. Recognizing these changes, as well as the unique skill set necessary for optimal practice in the NH, AMDA has defined 26 core competencies for NH attending physicians. An accompanying online curriculum sets forth expectations for NH medical providers as it relates to the provision of high-quality, evidence-based NH care.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research