Missouri Southern Healthcare is proud to announce that Reza Jalal, M.D. has received the CMD designation by the Board of Directors of the American Medical Directors Certification Program (AMDCP). Dr. Jalal is now a Certified Medical Director in Long Term Care (CMD).
The AMDA Certified Medical Director (CMD) in Long Term Care Program was developed by AMDA in 1991, after three years of research and development using surveys, consensus conferences, and experts to define the core skills and knowledge necessary for effective medical direction. Receiving the Certified Medical Director in Long Term Care recognizes expertise in dual clinical and managerial roles of the medical director. Certification requires competence in clinical medicine and medical management in long term care. The certification process is based on a model that includes board certification, continuing medical education, CMD-approved and AMDA-sponsored courses in medical direction, and other continuing education programs to fulfill certification requirements.
Dr. Jalal is Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative medicine and serves as the Medical Director for many of the areas long term care facilities. He also cares for his patients at his office at Dexter Internal Medicine Group and at Missouri Southern Healthcare. “It is about preparing oneself to best care for the frail elderly in long term care facilities” said Jalal. “CMD certification process has prepared me to care for such residents in our area. It is an honor to be amongst some of the best and caring geriatricians in our country. I want to thank my family for all their sacrifices in helping me achieve this goal and also thank all the staff in the area long term care facilities and MSH in supporting me through this effort.”
The group offers the following tips to help your family get moving and stay fit throughout the year:
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Take a walk. Stroll together after a family meal or walk around the mall when it's cold or raining.
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Choose an outing. Spend a weekend afternoon going to a pool, skating rink or basketball court.
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Take breaks. Try to fit in 10 to 15 minutes of rigorous physical activity several times a day.
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Team up. Have the family sign up for a group run, walk or car wash.
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Limit TV. Select which shows kids will watch ahead of time and limit screen time to just those programs.
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Join a gym. Buy a family membership to a local fitness center, YMCA or health club.
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Learn something new. Have family members take a lesson in an activity, such as martial arts, fencing or gymnastics.
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Chores count. Working together around the house or in the yard is another way families can stay active.
The alliance added that parents should be role models for their children. That means they should strive to make healthier changes in their own lives as well as their children's routines.
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Dexter Home Health Agency today announced that it has been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. Now in its sixth year, the HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, process measure implementation, and financial performance.
“It is increasingly challenging to manage the cost/quality equation. The 2011 HomeCare Elite winners demonstrate a commitment to providing patients with the best possible care while managing their business efficiently and effectively,” said Amanda Twiss, CEO of OCS and My InnerView. “This year, we updated our methodology to reflect industry focus and, based on this rigorous analysis, we congratulate Dexter Home Health Agency on being one of the top home care agencies in the country.”
Dexter Home Health Administrator, Joy Ward, credits the hard work of all employees and their dedication to provide quality patient care with the company's ability to rank as one of the HomeCare Elite. She said, "The quality improvement measures that have been implemented over the past several years have enabled us to reach this outstanding milestone. We are proud to serve those in our community."
“The HomeCare Elite designation continues to gain significance given the regulatory changes and challenges that agencies face. Agencies that have earned recognition among the HomeCare Elite demonstrated that they not only can adapt to an evolving marketplace but continue to excel in both clinical and financial outcomes,” said Marci Heydt, product manager for the post-acute care business group, DecisionHealth.
The 2011 HomeCare Elite is the only performance recognition of its kind in the home health industry. The 2011 HomeCare Elite is brought to the industry by OCS HomeCare, the leading provider of homecare information, and DecisionHealth, publisher of the industry’s most respected independent newsletter Home Health Line and the Complete Home Health ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Coding Manual. The data used for this analysis were compiled from publicly available information. The entire list of the 2011 HomeCare Elite agencies can be viewed by visiting the OCS HomeCare website at www.ocshomecare.com.
About Dexter Home Health Agency
Founded in 1983, Dexter Home Health is the longest serving agency in the local area. With this experience, comes a reputation for consistent and exceptional patient care and a history of strong relationships with the medical community.
About OCS and My InnerView
As a combined business unit of National Research Corporation, OCS and My InnerView empower clients and partners throughout the entire post-acute continuum of care, including home health, hospice, skilled nursing, assisted living, and more. The company offers market-leading survey solutions, predictive tools, data analytics, quality and outcomes reporting, financial insights, and the nation’s largest comparative databases. OCS and My InnerView partner with more than 12,000 post-acute providers. For more information, please visit the OCS and My InnerView websites or call 888.325.3396 and 800.601.3884.
About DecisionHealth®
For 25 years, DecisionHealth has served as the industry's leading source for news, coding tools and resources and training materials found in reputable products such as Home Health Line, Diagnosis Coding Pro for Home Health and the Complete Home Health ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Coding Manual. Our unique blend of award-winning staff journalists and unmatched access to health care executives and industry experts enables us to provide solutions, tools and guidance that are relied on by nearly 100,000 home health care and specialty physician practice professionals. For more information, please visit www.decisionhealth.com or call 877.602.3835.
Visit With Santa
Santa Claus paid a visit recently to Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter! Area children had the opportunity to visit with the jolly elf himself and share their holiday wishes to ol' St. Nick. With Santa are Ben Christian and his faithful dog, Bo Duke. Each child received a special photo of their visit with Santa Claus as a special gift from Missouri Southern Healthcare. (MSH photo)
Santa Claus is coming to Missouri Southern Healthcare! Don't miss your chance to see Santa and get your picture made with the Jolly Ole Saint Nick in the Lobby of the Hospital!!!
All the fun begins on Thursday, December 15 from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Your chance to get your Christmas pic with Santa is FREE and a courtesy of Missouri Southern Healthcare. There will also be cookies and punch to enjoy!
