by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 9, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: What is the difference between avoidable and unavoidable pressure injuries? A: The determination of whether a pressure injury is avoidable versus unavoidable depends on the facility meeting the following criteria. The facility must ensure the following:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 9, 2025 | 5-Star, ADL, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Medicare, Quality, Quality Measure, Therapy
Discharge Function Score: Getting it Right! Are your Discharge Function Scores working for or against you? If you’re still treating Section GG like “just another MDS task,” you’re missing one of the most influential performance measures in the SNF Quality... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 2, 2025 | 5-Star, Compliance, Regulatory, Staffing
PBJ Policy Manual & FAQs Updated PBJ Policy Manual Final – V2.7 – 06.30.2025 (PDF) PBJ Policy Manual FAQ 06.30.2025 (PDF) Updates were posted to the PBJ Policy Manual and FAQs on June 30, 2025. New Additions to the policy manual include:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 2, 2025 | Home Health
Mandatory “All-Payer” OASIS Changes Effective 7/1/25 As of July 1, 2025, every qualified home health patient—regardless of payer—must have a complete OASIS assessment reported. Exclusions remain unchanged. This update represents a shift toward more inclusive... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 2, 2025 | Compliance, Nursing, Quality
Q: Our facility is thinking about implementing flexible time ranges for medications rather than a specific time to help us stay in compliance with our heavy morning and evening medication passes. What are the pros and cons of making this change? A: Deciding...