by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 14, 2024 | Coding, Compliance, Dementia Care, Documentation, MDS
Q: Our social worker attempted to complete the BIMS with a resident, but the resident refused to answer the questions. As a result, the social worker coded all responses in C0200, 0300 and 0400 as “0” with a BIMS Summary Score of “00” at C0500. This seems odd because... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 14, 2024 | Clinical, Compliance, Nursing, Quality
LTC Advance Directives: Key to Resident-Centered Care As the population ages and more individuals transition into long-term care (LTC) facilities, ensuring personalized, dignified care becomes increasingly important.. One of the most essential tools in achieving this... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 18, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Clinical, Compliance, Nursing, Quality
Addressing Substance Use Disorders in Long-Term Care: A Growing Need for Comprehensive Care As the population ages, long-term care (LTC) facilities are increasingly encountering residents with complex health needs, including Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). Once... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 7, 2024 | Abuse, Compliance, Q&A
Q: Is there a specific assessment for determining a resident’s capacity to consent to sexual activity? A: While you may find samples of assessments that are identified to be used for determining a resident’s capacity to consent to sexual activity, you... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 7, 2024 | Compliance, MDS, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Quality Measure, Reimbursement
In the fast day-to-day of managing nursing care and services, it’s easy for a a disconnect to develop between the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator. This division is exacerbated when the DON is inexperienced in the MDS role, given... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 7, 2024 | Compliance, F-Tag, QAPI, Quality
On July 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year...