by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
Now that routine surveys are beginning to take place in most states, it is important that vigilant infection prevention and control practices do not take a backseat to other survey-ready quality assurance activities. Notably, In September 2020, HHS announced a $2.0... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 8, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
As we know, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF’s) have a lot to manage during the current pandemic. Ensuring the staff and residents remain healthy has always been at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19. While there are efforts everyone needs to take to prevent... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Medicare
Q: Should PRF payments offset expenses on the Medicare cost report? A: No, providers should not adjust the expenses on the Medicare cost report based on PRF payments received. However, providers must adhere to HRSA’s guidance regarding appropriate uses of PRF... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog, CMS, COVID-19
Yesterday, CMS released guidance related to Long-Term Care (LTC) facility COVID-19 testing requirements and a revised COVID-19 Focused Survey Tool. CMS has added a new regulation at 42 CFR § 483.80(h) which requires that the facility test all residents and staff for... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
Recently some facilities have been finding out the hard way that in addition to all of the other COVID-19 reporting requirements, certain employee COVID-19 cases must also be reported to OSHA. According to the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) presentation... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control recently held a call for providers to review the effects COVID-19 is having on those with multiple comorbidities. One of the most prevalent comorbidities in the long-term care setting is diabetes. While we still have much to learn about...