by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 9, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Legal
Nursing home settlements involving abuse or neglect in the United States are estimated at an average of $400,000.00 when the case settles out of court (What is the Average Settlement for Nursing Home Neglect? (sgklawyers.com). If the case proceeds to a court trial,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 1, 2023 | ADL, Blog, Compliance, Education, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Quality of life is a fundamental principle that applies to all care and services provided to nursing facility residents. The Quality of Life regulatory requirements at 483.24 (F675-F680) cover Quality of Life, Activities of Daily living, CPR, and activities. F677, ADL... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Advance Directive and resident’s rights related to medical decision making are addressed in the surveyor guidance under F578. Understanding how the guidance defines both advance directives and advanced care planning is critical to complying with the regulations:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Quality, Therapy
A thriving therapy department can have a tremendous impact on nursing home care culture, quality outcomes, and the bottom line. Whether your facility has an in-house or contract therapy program, rehabilitation services should continually contribute to resident... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 12, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Medical Review, Medicare, Reimbursement
The Q4FY22 release of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) with statistics through September 2022 is now available for download. Follow these steps to access your PEPPER and analyze any outlier billing... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 12, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Drug diversion in a nursing home can have serious consequences and pose a risk to resident and staff health and safety. Facilities and their nursing staff are expected to be the gatekeepers of medications as a key component of ensuring quality care. Effective...