by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 31, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Education, MDS, Medicare, Nursing, PDPM
You’ve likely heard that significant changes are coming to the MDS in October 2023. Here’s what you need to know in a nutshell and our recommended action steps to be prepared. An updated version of the MDS 3.0 (version 1.18.11) will be implemented effective October 1,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 31, 2023 | Falls, Q&A
Q: There is a resident in our facility that has frequent falls, and we are out of ideas for interventions. How can we update the care plan if we do not know what new interventions to add? A: The first step to take after a fall occurs is completion of a thorough... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 24, 2023 | Medicaid, Q&A
Q: Are nursing facilities, who do not accept Medicaid as a payer source, required to provide residents with the State-developed notice of Medicaid rights and obligations that is required at F572 (§483.10(g)(16))? A: Yes, All nursing facilities that are Medicaid... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 22, 2023 | Blog, Infection Prevention, Quality
Has anyone heard the phrase, “smells like a nursing home”? Unfortunately, along with the microorganisms that cause unpleasant odors potentially dangerous virus, bacteria and mold may be present with the potential to cause the vulnerable nursing home resident... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 17, 2023 | COVID-19, Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: Now that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended, what Infection Control precautions are facilities required to follow? A: The recommendations in the CDC Guidance, Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel...