by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 20, 2024 | 5-Star, Admissions, Hospitals, Quality
Understanding Hospital QMs, Episodic Care & the Impact on Post-Acute Providers In post-acute care, providers are accustomed to monitoring Minimum Data Set (MDS) accuracy and focusing on clinical programs in quality measure target areas in order to drive... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 24, 2024 | 5-Star, Nursing, QAPI, Quality
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) is a vital component of maintaining and enhancing the quality of care in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). How can you move QAPI programming in your facility to the next level? QAPI is a comprehensive approach that... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 17, 2024 | 5-Star, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure, RAI Manual
Q: Patient was admitted with a stage IV pressure ulcer that healed (fully epithelialized) and several months later reopened at the same site. How should this pressure ulcer be staged when it reopens? A: According to the RAI Manual guidance for pressure... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 10, 2024 | 5-Star, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Quality Measure
Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers and bedsores, are a significant concern in nursing facilities, particularly among residents with limited mobility. The development of pressure injuries can be a reflection of the quality of care a resident receives,... 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 | Mar 25, 2024 | 5-Star, Dietary, F-Tag, Falls, Infection Prevention, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Survey
According to CASPER Standard Survey data (3/17/24), over 25 thousand deficiencies have been cited thus far this fiscal year (FY), spanning 215 distinct F-tags. This article aims to scrutinize the primary deficiencies across five regulatory groups/facility departments...