by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 15, 2023 | Activities, Blog, Compliance, F-Tag, Regulatory, Survey
While residents and families are not required to organize a resident or family group in their facility, the F 565 regulation does stipulate the obligations of the facility when residents/families choose to exercise this right. F565 states “The resident has a right to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 8, 2023 | 5-Star, MDS, Q&A, Quality Measure
Q: How will the 10/1/23 changes to the MDS impact the 5-Star Quality Measure rating for nursing facilities? A: On 9/20/23, CMS issued QSO-23-21-NH, which announced that CMS will replace some of the Quality Measures (QMs) used on Nursing Home Care... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 8, 2023 | Blog, Coding, Compliance, MDS
As of October 1, 2023, the code G20 is now obsolete and will likely reject on any billing to Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance companies. Prior to your November billing, you will want to update to the appropriate new codes to avoid delayed billing processes. This... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog, MDS, Nursing, Staffing
On any given day, there are more than 1500 open MDS positions across the United States. With MDS staff feeling the ongoing pressure of staffing shortages, combined with the added stress of the October 1st MDS changes, many facilities are at significant risk of MDS... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Consistent adherence to nursing home regulations is crucial for ensuring resident safety and well-being. In this blog, we overview of CMS Nursing Home Regulations F770-779, which cover laboratory and diagnostic services. We’ll delve into the key compliance...