by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2026 | 5-Star, Admissions, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Coding, MDS, Nursing, Physicians, Quality, Quality Measure
The MDS 3.0 Quality Measures User’s Manual v18.0, effective January 1, 2026, includes some notable changes to QM specifications and reporting expectations. In addition, MDS‑driven QMs are becoming increasingly impactful across Care Compare, Five‑Star Ratings, SNF QRP,...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 17, 2025 | Admissions, Coding, Documentation, Education, MDS, Medicare, SNF, Webinars
Q: When completing an MDS, how do we know which diagnosis should be coded as the primary diagnosis for a resident with multiple conditions (for example, CHF, diabetes, and pressure ulcer)? A: This question comes up often in SNFs. The primary diagnosis should be...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 19, 2025 | Admissions, Dietary, Nursing, Quality, Staffing, Survey
Addressing Top Complaints of Residents & Family Did you know that communication breakdowns, staffing shortages, and dining concerns are among the most frequent complaints in long-term care facilities? Resident and family satisfaction is critical to maintaining...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 22, 2024 | Admissions, Clinical, Compliance, Documentation, Facility Assessment, Nursing, Therapy
Keys to Effective Pre-Admission Screening Ensuring that your facility is a good fit for prospective residents (and they are a good fit for your facility) is critical for delivering high-quality care and maintaining operational efficiency. A thorough and structured...
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 | May 8, 2024 | Admissions, Medicare, Q&A
Q: Is it best practice to have witnesses write their own statements for incidents or investigations or to write these statements for them? A: Deciding whether to have witnesses write their own statements or not is going to depend on your specific state...
