Jessica L. Kalender-Rich, MD, MHA, CMD, AGSF, FAAHPM, FACP

Professor, Geriatric Medicine
Medical Director, Post-Acute Continuum of Care , Medical Director, Post-Acute Continuum of Care , University of Kansas Health System
Associate Director, Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs, Geriatric Medicine
Medical Director, Medical Director, Brookdale Rosehill Senior Community
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Professional Background
Jessica Kalender-Rich, MD is a geriatrician who practices in the hospital and in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care with a passion for care of the frail older adult and transitions of care. She has leadership roles in the School of Medicine, Health System, and community, all with the same common goal of improved quality of care as people age.
Education and Training
- MD, Medicine , University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
- BA, Biology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
- Clinical Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center , Overland Park, KS
- Other, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center , Overland Park, KS
Licensure, Accreditations & Certifications
- Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine Board , Member, 2020 - Present
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Fellow, 2010 - Present
- American Medical Directors Association, Member , 2009 - Present
- American Geriatrics Society, Fellow, 2008 - Present
Publications
- Kalender-Rich, Jessica., L, Wisnieski, Hayley. 2020. K-CART: Kansas COVID-19 Assessment and Response Tool Kit. http://preparemetrokc.org/covid19/longtermcare.htm
- Kalender-Rich, Jessica., L, Wisnieski, Hayley . 2020. Contactless EMS Handoff Tool. https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/DPS2COY25zClYJJyiA7Ee_?domain=geriatricscareonline.org
- Zorowitz, Robert., A, Bergman, Christian, Haimowitz, Daniel , Kalender-Rich, Jessica., L, Polakoff, David., F, Steinberg, Karl, Wright, James., L. 2020. Comment on: COVID-19 in Nursing Homes: Calming the Perfect Storm. Journal of American Geriatrics Society , 69 (2), 324-325. https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jgs.16995?campaign=woletoc
- Hodgkins, Susan., Renee, Marian, Kathleen., M, Shrader, Sarah, Averett, Ellen, Crowl, Ashley, Kalender-Rich, Jessica., L, Laverentz, Delois, Shaw, Pam, Schell, Karen, Johnston , Kristy. 2019. A case of anaphylaxis: IPE simulation as a tool to enhance communication and collaboration. Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice, 18
- Miller, Nikki, Shuler, John, Hayley, Deon, He, Jianghua, Porter-Williamson, Karin, Kalender-Rich, Jessica. 2018. Across the Continuum: How Inpatient Palliative Care Consultations Are Reported in Hospital Discharge Summaries. JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 21 (1), 85-88