Failure to Designate Medical Director for Resident Care Policies
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
A deficiency was identified due to the facility's failure to designate a physician to serve as the medical director. This physician is responsible for the implementation of resident care policies and the coordination of medical care within the facility. The absence of a designated medical director resulted in a lack of oversight and coordination for resident care policies and medical services, as required.