
Lona Mody MD M.Sc
Lona Mody, MD, M.Sc Hickey Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Interim Division Chief, Division of Geriatric and Palliative Care Medicine Associate Chief, Clinical and Translational Research, Geriatrics Center
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4260 Plymouth RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48109
Phone+1 734-764-6831
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Education & Training
University of LondonM.Sc., Epidemiology, 2002 - 2005
N.H.L Municipal Medical CollegeClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 1997 - 2028
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Response to Baier and Lagoudas' letter in response to "Multisociety guidance for infection prevention and control in nursing homes".Lona Mody, Muhammad Salman Ashraf, Sonali D Advani, Allison H Bartlett, Suzanne F Bradley
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 2026-06-01 - Skilled Nursing Facilities and Sufficient Bed Capacity-No Room at the Inn.Mitchell H Katz, Lona Mody, Sharon K Inouye
JAMA Internal Medicine. 2026-03-01 - 1 citationsSkilled Nursing Facility Population Characteristics and Length of Stay: A Prospective Cohort Study.Morgan C Byrd, Anna Stark, Jennifer Head, Chin-Lin Su, Kristen Gibson
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2025-11-01
Journal Articles
- Transmission of Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria to Healthcare Personnel Gowns and Gloves During Care of Residents in Community-Based Nursing FacilitiesJ Kristie Johnson, John D Sorkin, Lona Mody, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
- Aging, Medical Subspecialties and Career Development: Where we were, where we are goingHurria A, High KP, Mody L et al, Am J Med, 1/1/2015
- Preventing aspiration pneumonia in high-risk NH residents: Role of chlorhexidine-based oral care questioned againMody L, Clin Infect Dis, 1/1/2015
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Use of Diagnostic Testing before prescribing antibiotics in Nursing Homes: Impact of Change in Function.Eke-Usim A, Rogers MA, Gibson K, Mody L, IDweek: a joint meeting of IDSA, SHEA, HIVMA and PIDS, 1/1/2015
- Designing a ‘change-score’ metric to characterize antibiotic resistant Gram-negative bacilli colonization in post-acute care facilities.McNamara S, Kabeto M, Min L, Mody L, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Spring Conference, 1/1/2015
- Nursing home staff ratings of safety culture: results from a national safety program.Banaszak-Holl J, Reichert H, Greene MT, J Meddings, Wald HL, Edson B, Mody L, Gerontological Society of America, Annual Meeting, 1/1/2015
Press Mentions
How Can Nursing Homes Protect More Patients from Infections?December 8th, 2025
New Infection Prevention Guidance for Nursing Homes ReleasedOctober 29th, 2025
Nurse-Led ICU Intervention May Improve Family Satisfaction with CareJuly 28th, 2025
Grant Support
- Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center at the University of Michigan (UM Pepper Center)UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2004–2030
- Preventing Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance in the Aging Population: Translational Research and Training ProgramUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2015–2027
- Physician Scientist Training in Age-Related DiseasesUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2020–2026
- Physician Scientist Training in Age-Related DiseasesUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2020–2026
- Patient Movement and Impact on Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) TransmissionVETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION2021–2025
Professional Memberships
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