by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 21, 2024 | Coding, ICD.10, Q&A
Q: What should be the first reference for MDS/NAC or IDT members when searching for a diagnosis code? A: The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (Guidelines) for the current fiscal year should always be the first reference consulted.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 21, 2024 | Activities, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Dementia Care, Nursing, Quality
Behavioral health conditions, including dementia, depression, and anxiety, are common in and out of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. While medications are often prescribed to manage these conditions, there is a growing recognition of the importance of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 14, 2024 | Dietary, Nursing, Quality, Weight Loss
Maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration status is crucial to promoting quality of life and positive outcomes for each resident. Poor nutritional status can lead to adverse health effects, including decreased strength and functional abilities, depression,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 14, 2024 | Q&A, QAPI
Q: Do you have suggested strategies for integrating QAPI into the daily operations of a nursing home? A: Best practices for integrating QAPI into daily operations include embedding QAPI principles into the organizational culture, making quality... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 7, 2024 | Abuse, Compliance, Q&A
Q: Is there a specific assessment for determining a resident’s capacity to consent to sexual activity? A: While you may find samples of assessments that are identified to be used for determining a resident’s capacity to consent to sexual activity, you...