by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 16, 2023 | Blog, Infection Prevention, Nursing
As nursing home professionals, you play a crucial role in caring for vulnerable residents and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. One of the most pressing challenges faced by healthcare facilities is the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant organisms... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog, Nursing, Quality Measure, Weight Loss
There are 3 primary facets to the effective management of the quality measure (QM) Percentage of Long Stay Residents Who Lose too Much Weight: 1. Understanding the ins and outs of the QM calculation2. Ensuring Correct MDS Coding of Weight and Weight Loss 3.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, HIPAA, Regulatory
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) plays a critical role in nursing homes by ensuring the protection and privacy of resident’s sensitive medical information. Nursing homes handle vast amounts of personal health data daily including medical... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 26, 2023 | Blog, QAPI
Medication administration staff are well-versed in the “6 Rights” of accurate medication administration: Right Resident Right Medication Right Dose Right Route Right Time Right Documentation While these “6 Rights” form the foundation of safe... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 19, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Blog, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
The October 1st effective date of the revised MDS 3.0 item set (v1.18.11) is fast approaching. This updated version of the MDS brings with it many significant changes. The implications of these changes affect not just the completion of the MDS, but also will have a... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 12, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Blog, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
The Care Area Assessment (CAA) process is one of three components of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI). Another component, the MDS, identifies actual or potential areas of concern, and the remainder of the RAI process supports efforts to further assess Care...