by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 3, 2025 | Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, SNF, Staffing
The Power of Purposeful Morning Meetings In long-term care (LTC) communities, the first moments of the day set the tone for the team and everything that follows. A well-structured morning meeting is more than a daily huddle– it should service as an anchor... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 3, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Nursing, Quality
Q: What types of services are included in the coding of Respiratory Therapy on the MDS? Can this be done by CMTs? What must be included in the documentation to code Respiratory Therapy? A: Appendix A of the RAI manual defines Respiratory Therapy as “Services... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 3, 2025 | Home Health
Therapy Goal Writing in Home Health: A Practical Guide for Better Outcomes In home health, therapy goals serve as a roadmap for meaningful functional progress, Writing clear and measurable PT, OT and/or ST goals that connect to functional outcomes is one of the... 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....