by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 13, 2025 | Compliance, Quality, Regulatory, Social Services
LTC Social Services Director Essentials—A Guide to Daily, Weekly & Monthly Responsibilities The Social Services Director plays a vital, multifaceted role in nursing home care. Among key responsibilities, the SSD position ensures that residents’ psychosocial... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 5, 2025 | SNF
New SNF Audits Coming—How to be Ready The Minimum Data Set (MDS) plays a vital role in driving resident care through the resident-centered care plan process, regulatory compliance, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, quality outcomes, and reporting programs.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 5, 2025 | Home Health
Emergency Preparedness for Home Health Emergencies can strike without warning natural disasters, power outages, pandemics, or severe weather events all pose serious risks to home health patients and staff. That’s why an effective Emergency Preparedness Plan... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 4, 2025 | Billing, Compliance, MDS, Reimbursement, Survey
Q: Our facility has been issued a Denial of Payment for new admissions due to survey deficiencies. Should we continue to submit the MDS for current and newly admitted residents? A: A Denial of Payment for new admissions (DPNA) is a CMS enforcement remedy that... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 30, 2025 | Home Health
Navigating Home Health Targeted Probe and Education (TPE) Staying compliant with Medicare billing guidelines is essential. One of the tools CMS uses to ensure accuracy and reduce improper payments is the Targeted Probe and Education (TPE) program, a medical...