Association Objectives

To promote excellence in medical care for residents of all ages in nursing homes and other long-term care settings.
To promote peer education among medical directors, attending, referring, and consulting physicians on nursing home staffs and in long-term settings.
To assist non-medical providers, consultants, nursing home staff, and regulatory agencies in maintaining high standards of resident care.
To assist family and others in the understanding, acceptance and assistance for residents in long-term care.
To establish and promote educational programs for maintaining a high standard of professional care in long-term institutions.
To act as liaison with other professional organizations and individuals to promote quality resident care.
To promote the enactment of laws, regulations and payment systems to accomplish these objectives.