by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2024 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality
Infection control is a critical aspect of healthcare, especially in long-term care (LTC) facilities where residents are more vulnerable to infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are a common and often recurring issue in this setting, requiring vigilant... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 1, 2024 | Admissions, Medicare, Q&A
Q: I have a resident that was admitted Medicare part A on the 11th, discharged to the hospital on 13th and is returning today (22nd). Is her admission MDS due earlier because of the 04/11 admission date? A: The admission assessment should be reinitiated... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 1, 2024 | Compliance, Documentation, Medical Review, Nursing, SNF, Therapy
Audits are on the rise! Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are at an all-time high when it comes to active medical review. From the SNF 5 Claim Probe and Educate and individual Medicare Advantage reviews, to recovery audit contractors (RACs) and Supplemental Medical... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 24, 2024 | Coding, ICD.10, MDS
*Content in this post was corrected on 4/24/2024 at 11:11 Central Time. The HPRD of direct nurse aide care was changed from .45 to 2.45* On Monday, April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a comprehensive 329-page final rule... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 24, 2024 | F-Tag, Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: We just had an annual survey and received three F-Tags level D in SNF area. One of those was Infection Control. Should I anticipate a civil money penalty due to the Infection tag? A: You will only receive the enhanced enforcement penalties if you...