Dr. Jeff Kerr, D.O., was a nominee for the American Medical Directors Association’s (AMDA) 2009 Medical Director of the Year. Gary Huff, administrator, and Janet Wiseman, director of nursing of Houston House Nursing Center, nominated Dr. Kerr for this honor, which will be awarded during AMDA’s annual symposium in Charlotte, N.C., this March. This annual award recognizes one individual whose vision, passion, leadership, knowledge and commitment succeed in taking patient care to high levels of quality, excellence and innovation.
“Each year the review committee is humbled by the dedication of real-life, in-the-trenches medical directors. We think that every applicant deserves an award,” says AMDA executive director Lorraine Tarnove. She adds, “The entire AMDA family celebrates these successes and the messages they send to all long-term care professionals in the field. We can provide good care and meet the needs of those patients who need our care and kindness. Congratulations to all, and thanks to those who nominated their physician leader.”