Medizinischer Dienst Baden-Württemberg
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Medizinischer Dienst Baden-Württemberg: Independent, Fair, Competent
editThe Medizinischer Dienst Baden-Württemberg (MDK BW) is an organizationally independent and professionally autonomous social medical consulting and assessment service for statutory health and long-term care insurance. Founded in 1990, the MDK BW has its main administration in Lahr/Schwarzwald. With 11 consulting and assessment centers as well as 6 advisory offices, it provides comprehensive coverage for Baden-Württemberg[1][3][5].
Key Products and Services
edit- Care Assessment: The MDK BW conducts care assessments to evaluate the care needs of individuals and determine the corresponding care level. These assessments usually take place at home or in nursing homes[4].
- Consultation and Assessment: The MDK BW supports health and long-term care insurance funds through independent consultation and assessment to ensure a fair allocation of health services[5].
Mission and Values
editThe MDK BW stands for independence, fairness, and competence. It advocates for good and equitable health care and supports those in need of assistance as well as institutions through neutral and independent consultation and assessment[3][5]. The MDK BW is an important partner in social insurance and promotes self-administration to strengthen transparency and efficiency[5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe MDK BW is committed to a family- and life-phase-conscious personnel policy and has been certified multiple times for this. Initiatives include expanded flextime options, part-time leadership positions, and a corporate health promotion program. Additionally, the MDK BW plans to expand part-time opportunities for nursing professionals and to design working conditions to be age-appropriate[5].
Career and Welcoming Culture
editThe MDK BW offers an attractive career alternative for professionals from the healthcare sector. It promotes a structured onboarding process for new employees through innovative seminars, such as the "World Café" format, which facilitates exchange with professional experts[5].
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://prestigefilm.de/film/imagefilm-mdk-bw/
- 2 - https://www.md-bw.de/leichte-sprache
- 3 - https://www.xing.com/pages/medizinischer-dienst-baden-wuerttemberg/about_us
- 4 - https://www.md-bw.de/fileadmin/MD-Baden-Wuerttemberg/1-Startseite/PFLEGEFLYER_2023_LEICHTE_SPRACHE_01.pdf
- 5 - https://www.md-bw.de/ueber-uns/auf-einen-blick