by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 20, 2025 | Compliance, Medication, Nursing, Pharmacy, Quality, Regulatory, Safety
Q: I’m a charge nurse, and a resident just passed away. The family is asking to take the medications home since they paid for them. What should I do? A: This can be a difficult situation to navigate with grieving families. Even though the family may have... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 20, 2025 | 5-Star, Clinical, Compliance, F-Tag, Life Safety, Medicare, Survey
Year-Round Survey Readiness Regulatory changes have been plentiful for the long-term care profession over the past five years—with operators persevering through the COVID pandemic, changes to government funding policies, and significant revisions to Appendix PP... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 13, 2025 | Compliance, Regulatory, Survey
FAQs on Systems for LTC Policies and Procedures Policies and procedures are far more than written guidelines – they provide a backbone of safety and consistency. Skilled nursing policies and procedures outline expectations and play a crucial role in regulatory... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 13, 2025 | Compliance, Quality, Regulatory, Social Services
LTC Social Services Director Essentials—A Guide to Daily, Weekly & Monthly Responsibilities The Social Services Director plays a vital, multifaceted role in nursing home care. Among key responsibilities, the SSD position ensures that residents’ psychosocial... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 4, 2025 | Billing, Compliance, MDS, Reimbursement, Survey
Q: Our facility has been issued a Denial of Payment for new admissions due to survey deficiencies. Should we continue to submit the MDS for current and newly admitted residents? A: A Denial of Payment for new admissions (DPNA) is a CMS enforcement remedy that... 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...