by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Safety
LTC Smoking/Vaping Safety 101 As the use of tobacco and vaping products continues to evolve, nursing homes must address the unique challenges these habits pose to resident safety, health outcomes, and regulatory compliance. Whether accommodating individuals who... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 30, 2025 | 5-Star, Legal, Regulatory, Survey
Q: What are some scenarios in which an IDR (Informal Dispute Resolution) might be requested? A: The IDR process gives nursing facilities one informal opportunity to dispute cited deficiencies after any survey of Federal requirements for participation. The... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 30, 2025 | Falls, QAPI, Quality
Fixing Broken Facilities – Case Studies in QAPI Strong Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs lead long term care facilities to positive outcomes. QAPI also helps to foster an engaged culture due to its emphasis on improving systems to affect... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 23, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality, Quality Measure, Regulatory
Safeguarding Residents: F880 Infection Prevention and Control F880 Infection prevention and control is the most frequently cited deficiency for surveys conducted during FY2025, with over 3,000 violations according to Casper data. When assessing compliance with... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 22, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers
Q: Are wounds not otherwise classified on the MDS supposed to be coded at M1040D. Open lesion(s) other than ulcers, rashes, cuts? A: Accurate coding of skin conditions on the MDS must begin with determining the underlying cause (etiology) of the skin issue....