by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 22, 2023 | Blog, Infection Prevention, Quality
Has anyone heard the phrase, “smells like a nursing home”? Unfortunately, along with the microorganisms that cause unpleasant odors potentially dangerous virus, bacteria and mold may be present with the potential to cause the vulnerable nursing home resident... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 16, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Dietary, Survey
F812 Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary is ranked as the most frequently cited deficiency in Standard Surveys so far for the 2023 fiscal year (CASPER 5/7/23). F812 has been cited in 39% of these surveys. No other dietary tags rank in the top 25, although... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 9, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Medical Review, Medicare, PDPM
On May 4th, CMS issued Transmittal 12015 instructing MACs to perform a 5 claim probe and educate medical review on every SNF in their jurisdiction. A 15.1% SNF error rate in 2022 based on the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program is the catalyst for this... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 9, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Legal
Nursing home settlements involving abuse or neglect in the United States are estimated at an average of $400,000.00 when the case settles out of court (What is the Average Settlement for Nursing Home Neglect? (sgklawyers.com). If the case proceeds to a court trial,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 1, 2023 | ADL, Blog, Compliance, Education, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Quality of life is a fundamental principle that applies to all care and services provided to nursing facility residents. The Quality of Life regulatory requirements at 483.24 (F675-F680) cover Quality of Life, Activities of Daily living, CPR, and activities. F677, ADL... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Advance Directive and resident’s rights related to medical decision making are addressed in the surveyor guidance under F578. Understanding how the guidance defines both advance directives and advanced care planning is critical to complying with the regulations:...