State Operations Manual
Appendix PP - Guidance to Surveyors - Long Term Care Facilities

Substandard quality of care = one or more deficiencies with s/s levels of F, H, I, J, K, or L

§483.75(i) Medical Director (1) The facility must designate a physician to serve as medical director.(2) The medical director is responsible for -(i) Implementation of resident care policies; and(ii) The coordination of medical care in Please Login or Join to view the rest of guidance to Surveyors.

INTENT: The intent of this requirement is that: • The facility has a licensed physician who serves as the medical director to coordinate medical care in the facility and provide Please Login or Join to access this information