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Neonatal Medical Director (NMD)
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Neonatal Medical Director (NMD). The NMD must be a physician who is a
board-eligible or board-certified neonatologist with neonatal or infant care
experience and maintains a current status of successful completion of the
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Department-approved equivalent. The
NMD is responsible for the oversight of neonatal transport protocols, staff
competencies, safety standards and performance review. The NMD must also
complete annual continuing medical education specific to the care of neonates, as
well as demonstrate effective administrative skills and oversight of the Neonatal
PI Plan.