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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 24, 2025 | ADR, Appeals, Compliance, Documentation, Medical Review, Reimbursement
SNF ADR Management: Prepare for Post-Probe Surge The SNF 5-Claim Probe & Educate officially ended on June 30, 2025, but for many providers, the scrutiny is just beginning. While CMS guidance indicates that providers with 100% error rates (5/5 claims in... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 24, 2025 | Compliance, Nursing, Quality
Q: We’ve been receiving complaints from residents and families about slow call light response times. What are some simple interventions we can put in place to improve this? A: A few practical steps can make a big difference: Acknowledge quickly: If you can’t... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 17, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing, Regulatory, Reimbursement
October 1, 2025 MDS Changes: What You Need to Know! CMS has released the RAI User’s Manual v1.20.1, effective October 1, 2025, with updates across multiple MDS sections. While Sections GG and J bring the most significant changes, every adjustment matters for... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 10, 2025 | Compliance, Consulting, F-Tag, Infection Prevention, Regulatory, Survey
Q: When does the state survey agency or CMS usually apply the remedy of a Directed Plan of Correction? A: A Directed Plan of Correction (DPoC) is a remedy that provides for directed action(s) from either the State or CMS Regional Office (RO) that the facility...