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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 1, 2024 | Admissions, Medicare, Q&A
Q: I have a resident that was admitted Medicare part A on the 11th, discharged to the hospital on 13th and is returning today (22nd). Is her admission MDS due earlier because of the 04/11 admission date? A: The admission assessment should be reinitiated... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 18, 2023 | Admissions, Compliance, Physicians, Q&A, Regulatory
Q: Do the physicians have up to 30 days to see new admissions? A: Yes, per guidance at §483.30(c) (F712) “In a SNF, the first physician visit (this includes the initial comprehensive visit) must be conducted within the first 30 days after... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 12, 2023 | Admissions, Compliance, Physicians, Q&A, Regulatory
Q: How long does the physician have to see new admissions? A: Per guidance at §483.30(c) (F712) “In a SNF, the first physician visit (this includes the initial comprehensive visit) must be conducted within the first 30 days after admission, and...