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 | Oct 8, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality, Survey
Stepping into Infection Prevention: Key Questions Every New IP Should Ask Starting as an Infection Preventionist (IP) may feel overwhelming – balancing surveillance, education, data tracking, and compliance all at once. This Q&A highlights common questions... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 8, 2025 | Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Resident Rights, Survey
Hot Topics in F550 Resident Rights: Real-World Challenges and Practical Solutions Ensuring residents are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion is the foundation of quality care. But in the fast-paced environment of long-term care, even the best... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 1, 2025 | Coding, Compliance, Depression, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing, PDPM, Reimbursement
Q: I have recently been directed, when completing the PHQ-2 to 9, that if a resident acknowledges a symptom, but is unable to give a frequency, I should dash both questions (column 1 and 2). Is this correct? A: No, this is incorrect. If a resident answers “yes”... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 1, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Survey
Rounding for Outcomes for Nurse Leaders Compliance rounds can be instrumental to ensuring accountability, improving resident outcomes, and supporting QAPI initiatives. Rounding consistently and with purpose ensures that care processes meet regulatory standards...