by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 21, 2023 | MDS, Nursing, Q&A, Quality
Q: The new MDS data element A2123 asks about the Provision of Current Reconciled Medication List to the Resident at Discharge. How is the current reconciled medication list defined and what information should be included? A: This data element is one of the new... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 13, 2023 | ADL, Blog, CMI, PDPM, Quality Measure, Reimbursement, Restorative
Dedication to robust restorative nursing programming will bring countless benefits to your residents, as well as improved  facility outcomes. Designed to achieve and maintain optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning, restorative nursing programs are... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 13, 2023 | Coding, MDS, Q&A
Q: Do we need a discharge goal for every item in section GG? A: For the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP), a minimum of one self-care or mobility discharge goal must be coded. However, facilities may choose to complete more than one self-care or mobility... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 7, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Hospice, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Quality of care is a fundamental principle that applies to all treatment and care provided to facility residents. Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, the facility must ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 6, 2023 | CMS, Compliance, Q&A, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Q: My facility was just put on the Special Focus Facility (SFF) candidate list. Why were we selected and what should we expect? A: Candidacy for the SFF program is determined by performance on standard health and complaint surveys in the previous 3 years. CMS...