by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 14, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Dementia Care, Elopement, Quality, Regulatory
Q: How often does the At Risk for Elopement Assessment need to be completed? A: Failing to complete elopement risk assessments upon admission, at least quarterly and with any significant change in condition can expose both residents and facilities to... 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... 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... 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... 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.... 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...