by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 25, 2026 | Abuse, Documentation, F-Tag, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, QAPI, Resident Rights, Survey
The Ultimate Guide to F585: Grievance Process A strong grievance program is more than a regulatory checkbox—it’s a direct reflection of how your facility listens, responds, and improves. Under F585 in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services State Operations...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 4, 2026 | Abuse, Elopement, F-Tag, Falls, QAPI, Quality, Quality Measure, Survey
Adverse Events and Reportable Incidents: From Response to Prevention Adverse events and reportable occurrences are among the most closely scrutinized aspects of long-term care. F689 – Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices and F610– Reporting of Alleged...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 21, 2026 | Abuse, Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Social Services, Survey, Trauma Informed Care
Q: A resident reports that a staff member has mistreated them. What steps should be taken? A: When an allegation of abuse is reported actions should be taken to comply with the Elder Justice Act, state regulations and facility policy. General best practices...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2025 | 5-Star, Abuse, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, CMS, Compliance, Falls, MDS, Nursing, PDPM, QA, Quality, Reimbursement, Therapy
Compliance Risk Assessment Considerations for the New Year As we enter 2025, nursing home providers face many regulatory and administrative challenges. January is a good time to conduct a compliance risk assessment that considers the updated nursing facility...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 7, 2025 | Abuse, Clinical, Falls, Infection Prevention, Legal, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers, Regulatory
Long-Term Care Litigation: Evolving Challenges and Proactive Solutions Long Term Care (LTC) litigation has transformed into a highly focused and increasingly intimidating process for facilities. Providers can reduce litigation risk by understanding the LTC litigation...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 11, 2024 | Abuse, Compliance, F-Tag, Falls, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers
Q: Are there specific requirements for notifying the MD of incidents? A: Yes, specific regulatory requirements apply to notifying the physician, as incidents may fall under various categories. These guidelines ensure that physicians are informed in a...
