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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 4, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Hospice, Regulatory
Q: Each skilled nursing facility arranging for the provision of hospice care under a written agreement must designate a member of the facility’s interdisciplinary team who is responsible for working with hospice representatives to coordinate care to the resident... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 14, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Dementia Care, Elopement, Quality, Regulatory
Q: What are the necessary components of a hospice services agreement? A: The following provisions are required: Ensuring that the hospice services meet professional standards and principles that apply to individuals providing services in the facility, and to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Safety
LTC Smoking/Vaping Safety 101 As the use of tobacco and vaping products continues to evolve, nursing homes must address the unique challenges these habits pose to resident safety, health outcomes, and regulatory compliance. Whether accommodating individuals who...