by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 6, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Falls, Legal, Regulatory, Uncategorized
Every incident, whether it involves a crime, an accident, or a natural disaster, leaves traces of evidence at the scene. The goal of every investigation is to correctly identify the facts, reconstruct the events and deduce what occurred. When possible illegal...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 4, 2026 | Abuse, Elopement, F-Tag, Falls, QAPI, Quality, Quality Measure, Survey
Adverse Events and Reportable Incidents: From Response to Prevention Adverse events and reportable occurrences are among the most closely scrutinized aspects of long-term care. F689 – Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices and F610– Reporting of Alleged...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 11, 2024 | Abuse, Compliance, F-Tag, Falls, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers
Q: Are there specific requirements for notifying the MD of incidents? A: Yes, specific regulatory requirements apply to notifying the physician, as incidents may fall under various categories. These guidelines ensure that physicians are informed in a...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 12, 2025 | 5-Star, Compliance, Legal, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Conducting Thorough Incident Investigations: Key Steps for F610 Compliance Nursing homes must have evidence that all allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment are thoroughly investigated. A detailed and thorough investigation is...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 13, 2025
Description Many lawsuits and deficiencies are the result of the facility’s failure to successfully and thoroughly manage incidents when they occur. This third session in the Reducing Litigation Risk series will guide facility staff through the step-by-step process of...
