by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19
Is your facility at risk for one of the top vulnerabilities in SNF IPC programs? With the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, CMS has made Infection Prevention and Control programs (IPC) a significant focus of survey efforts. Surveys are bringing to light many... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19
BACKGROUND On November 5, 2021, CMS published an interim final rule with comment period, entitled “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 health Care Staff Vaccination.” This IFC revised the infection control requirements, adding a staff vaccination mandate... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19
With the Supreme Court vaccine mandate decision, state surveyors (and/or CMS) will soon begin enforcing COVID-19 vaccine requirements under F888. The mandate covers all Medicare certified health care facilities under the Medicare & Medicaid requirements of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 26, 2022 | Blog, ICD.10, PDPM
Since the inception of PDPM, selecting the Primary Diagnosis has been a challenge for MDS/RAI coordinators. Under PDPM, the diagnosis coded on the 5-day/Initial Minimum Data Set (MDS) in section I0020B largely determines reimbursement for the entire Medicare stay... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog, MDS, PDPM
It probably comes as no surprise that falls are the number one cause of injury for seniors, the leading cause of hospital admissions for nursing home residents, and the top issue prompting facility lawsuits. The average facility fall-related cost is $17,000.00. Half... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 10, 2022 | Blog, MDS, PDPM
To ensure accurate coding of all PDPM clinical conditions and comorbidities, it is essential to review the medical record prior to the 5-day MDS ARD. This chart review process is important to identify the need for gaps which may require additional supporting...