Ohio Department of Mental Health Medical Director

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Medical Director

The medical director is responsible for decisions relating to medical diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, quality assurance and the clinical aspects of the following: licensure of hospitals and residential facilities, research, community mental health plans and delivery of mental health services. The Medical Director's Office includes quality improvement, clinical best practices, research, and the Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Unit.

Office of the Medical Director - Staff

Marion E. Sherman, M.D., Medical Director (bio)
Dushka Crane-Ross, Ph.D., Quality Improvement Director
Dana Harlow, Acting Chief, Clinical Best Practices
Kraig Knudsen, Chief, Office of Research and Evaluation
Michael Schroeder, Clinical Safety Director
Terry Watts, PASRR and Nursing Home Transition Director
Latonya White, Administrative Assistant

30 East Broad Street, 8th Floor, Columbus OH 43215-3430
Phone: 614-466-6890
Fax: 614-752-9453