by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 30, 2024 | 5-Star, ADL, Blog, COVID-19, Dietary, Falls, Infection Prevention, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, RAI Manual, Regulatory, Survey
The Top 10 Nursing Home Citations of 2024: Insights and Prevention Strategies Understanding citation trends is critical to improving quality and compliance. By analyzing deficiency data, facilities can focus on priority areas of improvement to prepare for surveys and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 7, 2024 | ADL, Documentation, F-Tag, Nursing, Restorative, Survey
Addressing Refusal of Care and Non-Adherence to Care Plans in Skilled Nursing Facilities: Strategies for Success Refusal of care and non-adherence to care plans by residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) present significant challenges for healthcare teams. When... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 1, 2024 | ADL, Documentation, F-Tag, Nursing, Restorative, Survey
Nursing home regulations are designed to ensure that residents receive quality care while maintaining their dignity and independence. Two key regulations, F676 (Quality of Life) and F688 (Mobility), focus on monitoring a resident’s ability to perform Activities of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 16, 2024 | ADL, Nursing, Quality, Restorative
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs) play a crucial role in supporting individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or those needing extended care services. Among the essential programs within these facilities is the Restorative Nursing... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 20, 2024 | ADL, CMI, MDS, Medicaid, Q&A
Q: We have a lot of residents on Scheduled Toileting. I’m worried we won’t get credit for them during our next CMI validation. What will I need to show our review nurse to receive credit? A: The RAI Manual MDS item H0200C, ‘Current Toileting... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 13, 2023 | ADL, Blog, CMI, PDPM, Quality Measure, Reimbursement, Restorative
Dedication to robust restorative nursing programming will bring countless benefits to your residents, as well as improved facility outcomes. Designed to achieve and maintain optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning, restorative nursing programs are...