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Ask Proactive – What process should we follow to capture an accurate depression score and support the PDPM depression end split?

by | Aug 19, 2026 | Behavioral Health, Care Planning, Coding, Compliance, Depression, Documentation, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, PDPM, Reimbursement

Q: What process should we follow to capture an accurate depression score and support the PDPM depression end split?   A:  Start the Resident Mood Interview early in the assessment window. The RAI Manual directs us to attempt the interview with all residents who...

OIG Expectations–Antipsychotics Back in the Spotlight

by | Aug 12, 2026 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Care Planning, Documentation, MDS, Medication, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physicians, Quality, Quality Measure, Survey

OIG Expectations–Antipsychotics Back in the Spotlight The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently emphasized their continued attention on antipsychotic use in nursing homes based on the identification of several concerning trends. The key takeaway for nursing...

Ask Proactive – We have a resident with dementia who becomes restless and repeatedly attempts to leave the unit during the late afternoon. As part of care planning, what non-pharmacological interventions should we consider?

by | Jun 10, 2026 | Activities, Behavioral Health, Care Planning, Dementia Care, Nursing, Pain, Quality

Q: We have a resident with dementia who becomes restless and repeatedly attempts to leave the unit during the late afternoon. As part of care planning, what non-pharmacological interventions should we consider?   A: Effective person-centered care focuses on...