by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 22, 2024 | Compliance, Medicare, Regulatory, SNF
Mandatory Off-cycle SNF Revalidation Process—What You Need to Know CMS will be notifying facilities via letter sent from their Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) sometime between October to December 2024 that they must complete the off-cycle revalidation... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 22, 2024 | Compliance, Documentation, Medical Review, Medicare, SNF
Mandatory update to SNF ABN (CMS-10055) – 10/31/2024 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an update to the Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN)—Form CMS-10055 in August. The revised form and updated... 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...