Neonatal Medical Director (NMD)

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 validation 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.