by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 6, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Falls, Legal, Regulatory, Uncategorized
Every incident, whether it involves a crime, an accident, or a natural disaster, leaves traces of evidence at the scene. The goal of every investigation is to correctly identify the facts, reconstruct the events and deduce what occurred. When possible illegal... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 19, 2022 | 5-Star, Blog, F-Tag, Survey
As we begin a new year, many of us are reflecting back on 2022 to help us set goals for positive change in 2023. Do your goals include prioritizing 5-Star Improvement or better survey outcomes? As you know, both annual surveys and complaint surveys can have a... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog, MDS
As previously announced, CMS will be migrating MDS submission and reporting to the internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) in early 2023. CMS has not yet established the go-live date for the transition. The iQIES portal is available at... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog, Documentation
Behavioral health can be one of the most complex aspects of long term care. Thoughtful and personalized care planning is key to both proactive preventative strategies and an effective response to challenging behaviors. This week’s blog breaks down the critical... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Documentation
According to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are required to have documentation in the medical record that will allow a medical reviewer, in the case of an additional documentation request (ADR), to determine that Medicare... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 29, 2022 | Blog, Survey
The IDR process gives nursing homes one informal opportunity to dispute cited deficiencies after any survey of Federal requirements for participation. Facilities are also provided the opportunity to request and participate in an Independent IDR if CMS imposes civil...