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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 23, 2025 | Compliance, Staffing
Q: Is there any federal regulation regarding how many references and job verifications must be done for a job applicant i.e. CNA or nurse? A: There is no specific federal regulation that mandates an exact number of employment references or job verifications... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 23, 2025 | Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Regulatory, Safety, Survey, Training
F678—CPR Appendix PP Revisions CMS revisions to F 678 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation were significant in bringing the regulations to align with current nationally accepted standards for CPR training. Here’s what you need to know to bring your training and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 16, 2025 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Psychotropics, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
F605 Gradual Dose Reduction Updates for Nursing Homes Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued revised guidance under F605, sharpening its focus on the misuse of psychotropic medications as chemical restraints and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 9, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: What is the difference between avoidable and unavoidable pressure injuries? A: The determination of whether a pressure injury is avoidable versus unavoidable depends on the facility meeting the following criteria. The facility must ensure the following:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 9, 2025 | 5-Star, ADL, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Medicare, Quality, Quality Measure, Therapy
Discharge Function Score: Getting it Right! Are your Discharge Function Scores working for or against you? If you’re still treating Section GG like “just another MDS task,” you’re missing one of the most influential performance measures in the SNF Quality...