MAGIC is pleased to announce the pilot session of our Virtual Lunch and Learn series.

Please join us for The Medical Director’s Impact: Leadership that Strengthens Skilled Nursing Care

Presented by: Simon Mittal, MD, MMM, CMD, CHMD
Moderated by: Sandy Turbes, MD, CMD

October 27, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT) via Zoom

Webinar Description: Medical directors are more than a regulatory requirement. An engaged medical director measurably improves resident safety, reduces avoidable hospitalizations, and strengthens the entire care team. In this 45-minute session followed by Q&A, Dr. Mittal explores the medical director's evolving role in skilled nursing, what the data shows about the impact of true engagement, and practical strategies for how nursing and medical leadership can work together more effectively. This session is designed for nurses, facility leaders, and interdisciplinary care teams looking to build a stronger partnership with their medical director.

1 CEU is provided. Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the medical director’s regulatory role and day-to-day scope in a skilled nursing facility. 
2. Identify the measurable impact an engaged medical director has on resident safety and quality. 
3. Discuss practical strategies for nursing and medical leadership to work together to drive improvement.

About the Presenters:

Dr. Simon Mittal, MD, MMM, CMD, CHMD, is a respected medical director, healthcare consultant, and founder of Envisage Health with more than 20 years of specialized experience in behavioral health systems for older adults. His experience in clinical practice, healthcare administration, and organizational development gives him a strong understanding of how to build effective, compassionate care models that advance sustainable healthcare leadership practices. His approach highlights the intersection of clinical expertise, organizational culture, and systems thinking to address the complex needs of older adults.

Sandy Turbes, MD, CMD is a physician with extensive experience caring for older adults in the post-acute and long-term care, assisted living, and home settings for the past 10 years.  In addition, she is the medical director of 4 nursing facilities in and outside the Twin Cities metro.  She is active on the MAGIC Board of Directors, currently serving as President-Elect, and also edits MAGIC’s TOPICS newsletter.