by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2025 | Home Health
QAPI as Driver of Home Health Care Quality Quality is at the heart of home health care. Every patient deserves safe, effective, and compassionate care delivered in their home. To achieve this goal, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) must be a... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, Hospice, Regulatory
Q: What documentation and information must skilled nursing facilities obtain and retain from hospice? A: The following are required: The most recent hospice plan of care specific to each patient Hospice election form Physician certification and recertification... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2025 | 5-Star, Audits, Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Legal, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
When a deficiency is cited, the clock starts ticking. How you respond through your Plan of Correction can set the tone for your survey outcome—and your facility’s reputation. This week, we’re sharing practical tips to help you craft a PoC that not only meets... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 20, 2025 | Home Health
Managing Medications in the Home: A Home Health Guide One of the most important parts of successful home health care is making sure patients take their medications safely and correctly. Missed doses, duplicate medications, or confusion about instructions can... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 20, 2025 | Compliance, Medication, Nursing, Pharmacy, Quality, Regulatory, Safety
Q: I’m a charge nurse, and a resident just passed away. The family is asking to take the medications home since they paid for them. What should I do? A: This can be a difficult situation to navigate with grieving families. Even though the family may have...