by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 3, 2024 | ICD.10, Nursing, PDPM, Q&A, Reimbursement
Q: I had a resident admitted to our SNF under skilled care who has been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, but the NTA points are not generating in the HIPPS code. Can you please explain why this is happening and what corrective action should be taken to ensure reimbursement is... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 3, 2024 | F-Tag, Regulatory, Survey
Managing elopement risk is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in nursing homes, particularly those with cognitive impairments. Elopement, defined as when a resident leaves the premises or a safe area without the facility’s knowledge and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 26, 2024 | Compliance, Q&A
Q: To ensure resident safety with beds and bedrails, how often should bed inspections be conducted and what should be checked? A: As part of the preventive maintenance program, bed inspections should be conducted a minimum of every six months, and this... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 25, 2024 | 5-Star, Dietary, F-Tag, Falls, Infection Prevention, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Survey
According to CASPER Standard Survey data (3/17/24), over 25 thousand deficiencies have been cited thus far this fiscal year (FY), spanning 215 distinct F-tags. This article aims to scrutinize the primary deficiencies across five regulatory groups/facility departments... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 20, 2024 | 5-Star, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory, Survey, Toolkit
Navigating the intricacies of the survey process can seem difficult. However, with the right strategies, mindset, and preparedness plan your facility can emerge stronger and better equipped for success than ever before. In this week’s blog, we delve into the key...