by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 12, 2025 | CAA, Care Planning, Compliance, MDS, Nursing, Person Centered Care, Quality
Q: How are residents and their families involved in the CAA process? A: The Care Area Assessment (CAA) process is the foundation for developing each residents individualized care plan. The information gathered during CAAs helps the interdisciplinary team... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 5, 2025 | Compliance, Dietary, Documentation, Nursing, Nutrition, Quality, Weight Loss
Q: Why is monitoring enteral feedings important in LTC? A: Monitoring ensures the resident is receiving the correct nutrition safely and effectively. It helps identify complications early, such as: Tube blockage or displacement Aspiration risk Intolerance... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 5, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Discharge, Documentation, Physicians, Quality, Regulatory, Resident Rights
Capturing Required Transfer/Discharge Documentation Significant emphasis is placed on the need for comprehensive documentation to support that resident transfers/discharges are justified and in compliance with the regulations outlined in the April 28, 2025 update to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 29, 2025 | Compliance, Falls, Legal, MDS, Quality, Quality Measure, Regulatory, SNF
Unreported Falls in Nursing Homes: OIG Study Findings In September 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a concerning report related to a study with findings indicating that falls with major injury were... 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...