by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 5, 2023 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Nursing, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: How will the removal of section G affect my everyday workflow? A: Section G has been removed from the federally required MDS item sets effective October 1, 2023. However, some states will continue to use section G information to complete an Optional State... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 27, 2023 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Nursing, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: What medications should be considered for review as part of a gradual dose reduction program? A: Gradual dose reduction (GDR) is a method used to reduce the dosage of a specific medication while closely monitoring the resident’s progress and potentially... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 22, 2023 | 5-Star, Blog, Compliance, MDS
To comply with federal security mandates, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has initiated new security requirements for access control to CMS Quality Systems through Remote Identity Proofing (RIDP) via the Healthcare Quality Information System... 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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 10, 2023 | 5-Star
The 5-Star Quality Rating System was created by CMS in 2008. Today, almost 15 years later, we still see confusion and a lack of understanding of the 5-Star domains, how they are calculated, and how the DON can best lead the facility in improving the 5-Star rating.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 19, 2022 | 5-Star, Blog, F-Tag, Survey
As we begin a new year, many of us are reflecting back on 2022 to help us set goals for positive change in 2023. Do your goals include prioritizing 5-Star Improvement or better survey outcomes? As you know, both annual surveys and complaint surveys can have a...