CMD CMD Workforce Development & Staff Training 1

Question 1

Under federal regulations, a Medical Director in a skilled nursing facility is primarily responsible for staff physicians in which capacity?

Accepted Answer

Coordinating medical care and overseeing the medical care policies

Answer

Federal regulations require the Medical Director to coordinate medical care and oversee compliance with medical care policies.

Question 2

Which competency framework is MOST commonly used to guide Medical Director professional development in the United States?

Accepted Answer

AMDA CMD Competency Framework

Answer

AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine developed the CMD competency framework for Medical Director professional development.

Question 3

When a nursing facility experiences high staff turnover, the Medical Director's MOST effective contribution is to:

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with administration on root-cause analysis and retention strategies

Answer

Collaborating on root-cause analysis addresses systemic turnover drivers and supports sustainable workforce retention.

Question 4

The Medical Director's role in staff competency validation MOST often involves:

Accepted Answer

Participating in policy development and reviewing clinical protocols staff must follow

Answer

Medical Directors contribute to workforce competency by developing and reviewing the clinical policies and protocols that define staff performance expectations.

Question 5

A newly hired charge nurse is observed using a restraint technique not consistent with facility policy. The Medical Director should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Notify the Director of Nursing so corrective training can be initiated

Answer

Notifying the Director of Nursing ensures the competency gap is addressed through proper supervisory and educational channels.

(CMD) Certified Medical Director Practice Test

(CMD) Certified Medical Director Practice Test

CMD CMD Workforce Development & Staff Training 1