by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 11, 2024 | Clinical, Nursing, Quality
Effective care plan meetings are crucial for delivering high-quality care in skilled nursing facilities. These meetings ensure that each resident receives personalized and comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. Care plan development... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 4, 2024 | Coding, Medicare, Q&A, Reimbursement
Q: My biller is requesting a HIPPS code for a Medicare resident who admitted to our SNF and then transferred to an assisted living facility on the same day. I didn’t think we could bill for the day of discharge. Please clarify. A: Generally, the day of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 3, 2024 | Clinical, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Survey
F695 Respiratory Care was the 7th most cited deficiency in standard health surveys so far for the 2024 Fiscal Year, being cited in 21% of surveys. F695 mandates that facilities must ensure residents requiring respiratory care, such as oxygen therapy, respiratory... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2024 | Q&A
Q: A new resident was admitted to our facility with an order for Mirtazapine 15mg every evening. There is no information in the admission paperwork regarding its use and the admitting nurse entered the order “for antidepressant.” Should N0415C2: High-Risk Drug... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2024 | Clinical, Nursing, Quality, Survey
Frontline caregivers are instrumental to the delivery of optimal care practices for residents. Conversely, when changes in a resident’s condition go unnoticed or are not communicated promptly by caregivers, there is a significant risk of deterioration. The...