by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 26, 2025 | Home Health
The Role of the Governing Body in Home Health: Why It Matters More Than Ever Running a successful home health agency requires strong leadership, clear oversight, and a structure that ensures accountability for clinical excellence. At the center of this structure is... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 26, 2025 | Clinical, MDS, Nursing, Quality, Quality Measure, RAI Manual, Weight Loss
Q: Our facility has been flagged on the Weight Loss Quality Measure (QM. Upon reviewing the clinical records of residents identified with unplanned weight loss, we found several cases where a previous monthly weight documented on the prior MDS was likely inaccurate.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 26, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, Documentation, Education, Falls, Nursing, Quality, Restorative, Survey
Restorative Nursing Recordkeeping A strong Restorative Nursing Program is one of the most powerful tools in long-term care for maintaining resident function, reducing falls and hospitalizations, and supporting quality of life. Even excellent restorative programming... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 19, 2025 | Documentation, MDS, Medicaid, Nursing, PDPM, Quality, Regulatory, Reimbursement
Medicaid Case Mix Index Under PDPM: What LTC Facilities Need to Know As of October 1, 2025, the nationwide transition away from RUG-based Medicaid systems marks a major shift for long-term care. With more states moving to PDPM-based methodologies—and many... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 19, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, Regulatory
Q: A resident tells you a personal item is missing. What steps should be taken? A: Start by staying calm and acknowledging their concern. Gather the key details — what’s missing, where was the item last seen, and when did they last have it? Document the report...