by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2025 | 5-Star, Abuse, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, CMS, Compliance, Falls, MDS, Nursing, PDPM, QA, Quality, Reimbursement, Therapy
Compliance Risk Assessment Considerations for the New Year As we enter 2025, nursing home providers face many regulatory and administrative challenges. January is a good time to conduct a compliance risk assessment that considers the updated nursing facility... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 6, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Reimbursement
Q: How long do we have to make corrections to an erroneously coded MDS assessment that has been submitted and accepted into IQIES? A: A correction can be submitted for any accepted record within 2 years of the target date of the record for facilities that are... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 22, 2024 | Admissions, Clinical, Compliance, Documentation, Facility Assessment, Nursing, Therapy
Keys to Effective Pre-Admission Screening Ensuring that your facility is a good fit for prospective residents (and they are a good fit for your facility) is critical for delivering high-quality care and maintaining operational efficiency. A thorough and structured... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 22, 2024 | Compliance, Falls, MDS, PDPM, Quality, Reimbursement
Q: Fall with major injury has triggered under my SNF QRP reports but no fall with major injury was coded on the 5-Day assessment or the PPS Discharge assessment that were submitted. Where did the information pull from? A: The SNF QRP measure for falls with... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 17, 2024 | 5-Star, Clinical, Compliance, QA, QAPI, Quality Measure
Tips for Writing Effective Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs) are critical to driving quality improvement and ensuring compliance in skilled nursing facilities. A well-structured PIP not only identifies areas for improvement,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 4, 2024 | Compliance, Facilities Management, Infection Prevention, Nursing
Q: What are the proper infection control measures for linen handling? A: To maintain infection control, follow these best practices: Wear Appropriate PPE: Always wear gloves, and additional personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed, when handling soiled...