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Ask Proactive – Is the nursing home required to have Compliance and Ethics Program meetings with a certain frequency?

by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2025 | Audits, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory

Q: Is the nursing home required to have Compliance and Ethics Program meetings with a certain frequency?   A: While there is no requirement related to a specific meeting frequency at 483.85, the General Compliance Program Guidance states that “The Compliance...

LTC Smoking/Vaping Safety 101

by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Safety

LTC Smoking/Vaping Safety 101   As the use of tobacco and vaping products continues to evolve, nursing homes must address the unique challenges these habits pose to resident safety, health outcomes, and regulatory compliance. Whether accommodating individuals who...

Safeguarding Residents: F880 Infection Prevention and Control

by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 23, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality, Quality Measure, Regulatory

Safeguarding Residents: F880 Infection Prevention and Control   F880 Infection prevention and control is the most frequently cited deficiency for surveys conducted during FY2025, with over 3,000 violations according to Casper data. When assessing compliance with...

Ask Proactive – Q: Are wounds not otherwise classified on the MDS supposed to be coded at M1040D. Open lesion(s) other than ulcers, rashes, cuts?

by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 22, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers

Q: Are wounds not otherwise classified on the MDS supposed to be coded at M1040D. Open lesion(s) other than ulcers, rashes, cuts?   A: Accurate coding of skin conditions on the MDS must begin with determining the underlying cause (etiology) of the skin issue....

CMS Releases Draft MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual v1.20.1

by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 16, 2025 | Coding, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing

CMS has released the draft version of the MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual (v1.20.1), now available on the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual page. While the manual is still in draft form, the changes are significant and go into effect October 1, 2025. Facilities should begin planning now...

Ask Proactive – I am having difficulty keeping up with care plan updates. What are some tips and strategies to keep care plans up-to-date?

by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 16, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, MDS, Nursing

Q: I am having difficulty keeping up with care plan updates. What are some tips and strategies to keep care plans up-to-date?   A: Maintaining timely and accurate updates to resident care plans is essential not only for delivering quality, person-centered care,...
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