by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 8, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
Nursing facilities are moving toward safe reopening while adhering to guidance described in the CMS reopening recommendations, CDC guidance and state and local directives. While recognizing the potential psychosocial effects of resident separation from family and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
Healthcare personnel (HCP) who are suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 should meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)[i]. Decisions about... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 3, 2020 | COVID-19, PDPM, Reimbursement, Telehealth
Q: I understand that CMS has approved telehealth services for outpatient therapy as billable on institutional claims (UB-04). Are we still restricted from utilizing telehealth therapy services for our Medicare Part A beneficiaries? A: The Centers for Medicare... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 2, 2020 | COVID-19, Infection Prevention, MDS, Survey
Focused Infection Control Surveys and CARES Act Funding On June 1, 2020, CMS released a memo to State Survey Agency Directors calling on states to ensure that all Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes receive an on-site infection control focused survey and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 27, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Education
Q: When can Podiatrists, Optometrists and Dentists return to Nursing Facilities? A: This should be determined on a case-by-case basis based on resident specific needs for the specialized service in consultation with the resident’s attending physician.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 27, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Education
Q: How should SNF facilities handle employee requests off related to traveling out of state? Should we look at a mandatory negative test or a quarantine? A: Since every contact increases the risk of transmission to residents, it is recommended to continue to...