by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 7, 2023 | Abuse, Q&A
Q: Can you clarify the abuse reporting requirements in relation to what must be reported within 2 hours and what types of incidents do we have 24 hours to report? A: All alleged violations for abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 6, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Falls, Legal, Regulatory, Uncategorized
Every incident, whether it involves a crime, an accident, or a natural disaster, leaves traces of evidence at the scene. The goal of every investigation is to correctly identify the facts, reconstruct the events and deduce what occurred. When possible illegal... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 1, 2023 | COVID-19, MDS, Q&A
Q: Is it appropriate to skill every resident that tests positive for COVID-19? Does the waiver allow us to skill any resident who tests positive? A: There has been quite a bit of confusion surrounding the use of the waivers, especially when it comes to current... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 1, 2023 | Survey
Curious about survey trends so far this year? Let’s take a look at current trends in citations and late surveys. Average Number of Deficiencies The national average number of deficiencies cited during annual surveys is currently 7. Utah’s average number of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 24, 2023 | 5-Star
Multiple studies show evidence of a strong correlation between nursing home staffing levels and quality of care.[i] Federal law requires sufficient staffing levels to safely meet the care needs of residents. As facilities deal with significant staffing challenges...