by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog, Compliance, COVID-19
Federal regulations require each facility to conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for its residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. The intent of the facility assessment is to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 29, 2020 | Activities, Blog, Compliance, MDS
We are now all familiar with the 48-hour baseline care plan that was implemented with the Requirements of Participation (ROP). One of the often overlooked or under developed components of this care plan is the resident activity needs. While the comprehensive MDS and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 25, 2020 | 5-Star, Blog, Compliance, Survey
On 08/17/2020 CMS announced that they are revising guidance on the expansion of survey activities to authorize onsite revisits and other surveys, and guidance was provided to State Survey Agencies (SA) on resolving previously “on hold” enforcement cases. A temporary... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 19, 2020 | Blog, CMS, Compliance, COVID-19, Medical Review, PDPM, Reimbursement
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, regulatory guidance, reimbursement waivers, and state requirements evolved quickly. Tracking these changes and implementing or updating facility processes to comply was a challenge on the best day. Add to the mix weeks of prolonged... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Compliance, COVID-19, Documentation, Education
While documentation and care planning requirements are a well-established part of the daily SNF routine, it is important to consider the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on each resident’s treatment plan. Along with managing and supporting those known or suspected to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 18, 2020 | Blog, Compliance, Documentation, Education
“Person-centered”, “Individualized”, “Resident-focused”; whatever you may call it, it’s past time to evolve from the institutionalized, staff-focused care planning we’ve become accustomed to and embrace the requirement that the individual has control over their life...