by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 1, 2023 | ADL, Blog, Compliance, Education, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Quality of life is a fundamental principle that applies to all care and services provided to nursing facility residents. The Quality of Life regulatory requirements at 483.24 (F675-F680) cover Quality of Life, Activities of Daily living, CPR, and activities. F677, ADL... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Advance Directive and resident’s rights related to medical decision making are addressed in the surveyor guidance under F578. Understanding how the guidance defines both advance directives and advanced care planning is critical to complying with the regulations:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 25, 2023 | Q&A
Q: Does Cultural Competence include gender identity and sexual orientation? A: Attitudes toward sexuality in general and toward sexual identity or orientation are culturally defined. Gender identity and sexual orientation can be categorized as cross-cutting... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Quality, Therapy
A thriving therapy department can have a tremendous impact on nursing home care culture, quality outcomes, and the bottom line. Whether your facility has an in-house or contract therapy program, rehabilitation services should continually contribute to resident... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 19, 2023 | Falls, Q&A
Q: Is there a certain amount of time allowed before an RN needs to complete a resident fall follow-up? Also, what should a fall follow-up entail? A: While there is no specified time frame for RN assessment, guidance tells us the proper actions following a fall...