by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 21, 2026 | Abuse, Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Social Services, Survey, Trauma Informed Care
Q: A resident reports that a staff member has mistreated them. What steps should be taken? A: When an allegation of abuse is reported actions should be taken to comply with the Elder Justice Act, state regulations and facility policy. General best practices...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 21, 2026 | 5-Star, Clinical, Compliance, Mock Survey, Nursing Home Consultant, QAPI, Regulatory, Survey
Strengthen Your Health Inspection Rating — Don’t Leave Stars to Chance The CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System can feel daunting, and few areas cause more stress than the Health Inspection domain. Health Inspection outcomes are a reflection of how care is...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2026 | Clinical, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Pharmacy, Survey
Intravenous therapy in skilled nursing facilities care heightens clinical and regulatory risk. Surveyors frequently review IV therapy practices to evaluate compliance related to federal quality of care regulations, nursing standards, infection prevention requirements,...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2026 | 5-Star, Admissions, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Coding, MDS, Nursing, Physicians, Quality, Quality Measure
The MDS 3.0 Quality Measures User’s Manual v18.0, effective January 1, 2026, includes some notable changes to QM specifications and reporting expectations. In addition, MDS‑driven QMs are becoming increasingly impactful across Care Compare, Five‑Star Ratings, SNF QRP,...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 30, 2025 | Home Health
Creating a Successful Home Health Budget: A Practical Guide for Agency Leaders Running a profitable home health agency requires more than growing census, it requires disciplined financial planning. A well-built budget is one of the most powerful tools agency leaders...
