by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 5, 2025 | Activities, ADL, Clinical, Quality
Family Engagement in LTC: Building Bridges for Better Care Family engagement plays an important role in enhancing the quality of life for nursing home residents. While nursing homes provide essential medical care and support, the involvement of families can... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 11, 2024 | Activities, CAA, MDS
Q: How does the activities CAA influence care planning? A: The Activities Critical Assessment Area (CAA) triggers when the MDS identifies that an individual’s activity preferences or needs require further evaluation. This process ensures that the care plan is... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 9, 2024 | Activities, CAA, MDS
Q: How does the activities CAA influence care planning? A: The Activities Critical Assessment Area (CAA) triggers when the MDS identifies that an individual’s activity preferences or needs require further evaluation. This process ensures that the care plan is... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 21, 2024 | Activities, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Dementia Care, Nursing, Quality
Behavioral health conditions, including dementia, depression, and anxiety, are common in and out of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. While medications are often prescribed to manage these conditions, there is a growing recognition of the importance of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 15, 2023 | Activities, Blog, Compliance, F-Tag, Regulatory, Survey
While residents and families are not required to organize a resident or family group in their facility, the F 565 regulation does stipulate the obligations of the facility when residents/families choose to exercise this right. F565 states “The resident has a right to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 10, 2021 | Activities, Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention, Regulatory
There’s nothing quite like a National Public Health Emergency to shake things up and force an altered perspective. Most providers are doing well to keep up with near-daily changes relative to managing the pandemic in its current form and, in a whirlwind of Infection...