by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 19, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Blog, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
The October 1st effective date of the revised MDS 3.0 item set (v1.18.11) is fast approaching. This updated version of the MDS brings with it many significant changes. The implications of these changes affect not just the completion of the MDS, but also will have a... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 19, 2023 | MDS, Pressure Ulcers, Q&A
Q: How do you code a Kennedy ulcer in Section M of the MDS? A: A Kennedy terminal ulcer is not a pressure ulcer. It is believed to be caused by end-of-life organ failure, with skin being the largest organ of the human body. This does not meet any of the skin... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 12, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Blog, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
The Care Area Assessment (CAA) process is one of three components of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI). Another component, the MDS, identifies actual or potential areas of concern, and the remainder of the RAI process supports efforts to further assess Care... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 12, 2023 | MDS, Nursing, Q&A
Q: In the past, when there have been significant updates/revisions to the RAI Manual, there has been changeover in the MDS Staff in our facility. How do you recommend that we prepare should this occur again? A: While expecting change doesn’t make it any easier,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 5, 2023 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Nursing, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: How will the removal of section G affect my everyday workflow? A: Section G has been removed from the federally required MDS item sets effective October 1, 2023. However, some states will continue to use section G information to complete an Optional State...