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 | Sep 18, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Clinical, Compliance, Nursing, Quality
Addressing Substance Use Disorders in Long-Term Care: A Growing Need for Comprehensive Care As the population ages, long-term care (LTC) facilities are increasingly encountering residents with complex health needs, including Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). Once... 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 | Jun 26, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Compliance, Facility Assessment Tool, Quality, Regulatory
CMS has issued updated guidance that surveyors will use to evaluate nursing home providers’ compliance with the expanded facility assessment requirements included in the minimum staffing rule, which become effective on August 8, 2024. Every nursing home provider must... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 13, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Blog, Compliance, Documentation, Education, Regulatory
Behavioral health issues in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) require meticulous documentation to ensure proper care and compliance with regulations. Accurate documentation not only facilitates effective treatment but also helps in addressing legal and regulatory... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 19, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Blog, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
The October 1st effective date of the revised MDS 3.0 item set (v1.18.11) is fast approaching. This updated version of the MDS brings with it many significant changes. The implications of these changes affect not just the completion of the MDS, but also will have a...