Per The Text, When Patients Cannot Receive Needed Medical Care, Nursing Services, Or Rehabilitation Therapies

Per the text, when patients cannot receive needed medical care, nursing services, or rehabilitation therapies in a community-based setting, they are typically admitted to a long-term care facility, where medical care is traditionally delivered by physicians and/or practitioners with advanced qualifications. All nursing services in long-term care facilities are delivered by a nursing staff which is headed by a Director of Nursing (DON).

• Compare and contrast the roles of the medical director and the DON.
• Select the role that has the overall greater impact on patient care.
  • Provide a rationale for your response.