by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 8, 2020 | Blog, Education, MDS, PDPM, Q&A
Q: Can we query the MD AFTER the MDS assessment is completed for documentation of an active diagnosis, or does it have to be prior to the ARD? A: Unfortunately, the documentation needs to be present during the appropriate assessment reference period (which ends... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 8, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
Nursing facilities are moving toward safe reopening while adhering to guidance described in the CMS reopening recommendations, CDC guidance and state and local directives. While recognizing the potential psychosocial effects of resident separation from family and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
Healthcare personnel (HCP) who are suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 should meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)[i]. Decisions about... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 24, 2020 | 5-Star, Blog
As of mid-June, the only announcement that CMS has made regarding the 5-Star Rating system is that the Health Inspection rating is being held constant to include only data from surveys that occurred on or before March 3, 2020. Health inspections conducted after March... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Education, PDPM, Q&A
Q: Can I code TIA if a resident is receiving Eliquis routinely to prevent further TIAs A: In order for TIA to be considered an active diagnosis, the physician would need to specifically document that the diagnosis is active (and not by listing TIA on the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Education
Q: Would C-diff be a qualifying diagnosis when coding Multi-Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) in I1700? A: According to the Centers for Disease Control, C-diff is not considered a MDRO. Common MDRO’s include, Methicillin/oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus...