by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 22, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Legal, Medication, Pain, Quality, Regulatory
Q: What are best practices for developing a facility cannabis policy, and can staff administer medical marijuana to residents? A: As more states legalize medical and recreational cannabis, long-term care facilities are increasingly faced with questions about... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 15, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, PDPM, Quality, Quality Measure, Reimbursement, Survey
Q: Your MDS Coordinator could come to you at any time needing an emergency medical leave, giving notice, or simply deciding that the role is no longer a good fit. What potential challenges could arise if you don’t have an experienced person to fill the position, and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, Hospice, Regulatory
Q: What documentation and information must skilled nursing facilities obtain and retain from hospice? A: The following are required: The most recent hospice plan of care specific to each patient Hospice election form Physician certification and recertification... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 30, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Survey
F695—Respiratory & Tracheostomy Care in LTC In today’s skilled nursing environment, respiratory and tracheostomy care isn’t just a specialized service—it’s an essential competency. With increasing acuity among residents and heightened... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 9, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: What is the difference between avoidable and unavoidable pressure injuries? A: The determination of whether a pressure injury is avoidable versus unavoidable depends on the facility meeting the following criteria. The facility must ensure the following:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 18, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, Compliance, QAPI, Regulatory, Survey
QAPI & Health Equity: What New Surveyor Guidance Means for Nursing Homes If you’ve worked in long-term care for more than a minute, you understand that QAPI is the backbone of quality improvement. But there’s a new layer added with the recent CMS...