by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 16, 2025 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Psychotropics, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
F605 Gradual Dose Reduction Updates for Nursing Homes Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued revised guidance under F605, sharpening its focus on the misuse of psychotropic medications as chemical restraints and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 14, 2025 | Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health
Is Your SNF’s Behavioral Health Program Hitting the Mark? When it comes to running a great behavioral health program in your facility, there’s a lot to keep track of, including resident needs, staff training, documentation, compliance… the list goes on. That’s... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 12, 2025 | Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Compliance, Nursing
Q: When is a Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) required for antipsychotic and psychotropic medications in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)? A: For a resident who is receiving an antipsychotic, a GDR is required unless it is clinically contraindicated. An attempt to... 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 | 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 | Jul 5, 2023 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Nursing, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: How will the removal of section G affect my everyday workflow? A: Section G has been removed from the federally required MDS item sets effective October 1, 2023. However, some states will continue to use section G information to complete an Optional State...