by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 4, 2024 | Medicare, Q&A, Therapy
Q: We have a patient who has achieved ambulation in the hallways at supervision level using a walker. Our new case manager is insistent that we discharge as soon as possible, or our services could be denied by Medicare. The patient wants to return to PLOF, independent... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 4, 2024 | 5-Star, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Recent CASPER data for Fiscal Year 2024 ranks deficiency F760, “Residents are Free of Significant Medication Errors,” as 25th and F759, “Free of Medication Error Rate of 5% or More,” as 27th. Let’s examine examples of these deficiencies along... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 29, 2024 | Compliance, Q&A
Q: What are the best practices to prevent a deficiency, especially an Immediate Jeopardy, related to CPR? A: One of the most critical components in preventing a deficiency related to CPR is communication. The facility must ensure that the resident’s... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 28, 2024 | Facility Assessment Tool, Nursing, Regulatory
On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS issued the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting final rule. This final rule mandates the following minimum... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 22, 2024 | Education, MDS, Nursing, Quality, Staffing
Recently, a poll was posted inquiring about upcoming retirement plans for MDS Coordinators and Directors of Nursing. The poll was posted in a closed Facebook forum, The MDS Coordinators Discussion Group, hosted by Jim Kilburn which represents over 19,000 post-acute...