by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 16, 2025 | Compliance, Elopement, F-Tag, Regulatory, Survey
Safeguarding Residents – F689 Managing Elopement in LTC Elopement is one of the most urgent safety risks in long term care, often leading to devastating outcomes and serious regulatory citations. Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents is a top priority... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 9, 2025 | MDS
Q: My IDT team determined one of our residents needs a Significant Change assessment completed. I set the ARD, is it correct that I have 14 days from the ARD to complete this? A: No, the completion date for a Significant Change assessment is not based on the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 9, 2025 | Home Health
Preview Reports and Star Rating Preview Reports for the July 2025 Refresh The HHA Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will be published on the compare tool on... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 9, 2025 | Audits, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, ICD.10, MDS, Reimbursement
Crack the Code to Payment Accuracy: Why ICD-10 Coding Proficiency Matters Now More Than Ever In today’s reimbursement-driven healthcare environment, one thing is clear: accurate coding isn’t optional—it’s essential. For Skilled Nursing Facilities, ICD-10 coding... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 2, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Reimbursement
Q: What is the time frame in which a 5-day assessment should be completed? A: The answer depends on whether the 5-day MDS is combined with the OBRA admission assessment or completed as a stand-alone Medicare 5-day MDS. When combined with the OBRA admission...