by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention
On Dec. 28, CMS released QSO-22-07-ALL Guidance for the Interim Final Rule that was released on Nov. 5, 2021 that established requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccine immunization of staff. The guidance and survey procedures included in this memo currently does not... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention
On Dec. 23, the CDC released updated Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages. Key points included in the revised guidance include: In... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention, Training
With COVID Cases on the rise again, and now 3 different COVID variants identified, COVID prevention and management is a primary focus of the Infection Preventionist (IP). However, COVID is only one of many infection related issues challenging our IP professionals... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 22, 2021 | Blog, Documentation
Quite often, we receive questions related to whether or not a patient can be “skilled.” Perhaps a resident has a new onset cardiac condition, is receiving wound care, or is not making progress in therapy and will be transitioning to a restorative nursing program. In... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog
As we move into a new year, it’s a great time to review and update your 2022 education plan. According to QSO-22-02-ALL issued last month, during annual surveys in 2022, surveyors will be paying additional attention to compliance with the requirements for F-726... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog, Survey
42 CFR §488.401 defines a Plan of Correction (PoC) as a plan developed by the facility and approved by CMS or the survey agency that describes the actions the facility will take to correct deficiencies and specifies the date by which those deficiencies will be...