by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 3, 2021 | Blog, Documentation, MDS, Medical Review, Medicare, PDPM, Reimbursement
They say hindsight is 20/20. Most are glad to see 2020 go; it’s certainly been a challenging year. After the first full calendar year of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), several key takeaways in terms of successful implementation strategies have become clear.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 27, 2021 | 5-Star, Blog, Education, Falls, Quality Measure, Webinars
Did you know that of the 1.6 million residents in U.S. nursing facilities, approximately half fall annually? (CDC) About 1 in 3 of those who fall will fall two or more times in a year. The CDC also indicates that one in every 10 residents who fall has a serious... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 20, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, PDPM, QAPI, Reimbursement, Survey
With occupancy in senior living communities at an all-time low of 80.7% during the fourth quarter, planning to capture accurate payments, safeguarding revenue to withstand the scrutiny of Medical Review and securing 5 star status is more important than ever as we... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Documentation, SNF
Through the challenges of the pandemic, charting quality may have taken a backseat to other priorities during times of staffing shortages and outbreaks. However, claims for services related to COVID-19 care are vulnerable to medical review. Consider these best... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 6, 2021 | Blog
Early identification of a change in a resident’s condition can lead to timely and effective intervention to minimize risk, avoid hospitalization, and increase the likelihood of positive patient outcomes. To identify changes in condition and be confident in reporting,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 6, 2021 | Blog
On 01/04/2021 CMS issued revised QSO-20-31-All. In this memo, CMS has revised the criteria requiring states to conduct focused infection control surveys due to the increased availability of resources for the testing of residents and staff and factors related to the...