by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 29, 2024 | Compliance, Nursing, QA, Quality
Medication Reconciliation: Who, What, When, Why and How Medication reconciliation is a critical process designed to ensure the safe and effective use of medications. It involves a comprehensive review of a resident’s medication regimen to identify and address... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 26, 2024 | Dietary, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Dietary QA Essentials in Nursing Homes: Ensuring Excellence in Resident Nutrition In nursing homes, dietary services play a crucial role in maintaining residents’ health and well-being. A strong Quality Assurance (QA) program for the dietary department ensures... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Q: Do beneficiary notices have to be issued for Medicare Advantage patients? A: The NOMNC is required to be issued to both Medicare Beneficiaries and Medicare Advantage Plan members. The SNF ABN is only required to be issued to Traditional Medicare... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 20, 2024 | CMS, Compliance, Regulatory, Survey
Survey Alert! Revised LTC Surveyor Guidance: What You Need to Know Long-term care facilities are about to undergo significant changes as CMS releases revised surveyor guidance aimed at elevating care quality and resident safety. On November 18, 2024, the Centers for... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 20, 2024 | 5-Star, Admissions, Hospitals, Quality
Understanding Hospital QMs, Episodic Care & the Impact on Post-Acute Providers In post-acute care, providers are accustomed to monitoring Minimum Data Set (MDS) accuracy and focusing on clinical programs in quality measure target areas in order to drive...