by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 10, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, Coding, Dietary, Documentation, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing, PDPM, Physicians
Q: Can I code Malnutrition (Section I5600) on the MDS based on a dietary assessment that identifies the resident as at risk for malnutrition? A: No. Dietitian assessments alone do not provide sufficient documentation for coding of this item on the MDS. ...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 5, 2025 | Compliance, Dietary, Documentation, Nursing, Nutrition, Quality, Weight Loss
Q: Why is monitoring enteral feedings important in LTC? A: Monitoring ensures the resident is receiving the correct nutrition safely and effectively. It helps identify complications early, such as: Tube blockage or displacement Aspiration risk Intolerance...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 19, 2025 | Admissions, Dietary, Nursing, Quality, Staffing, Survey
Addressing Top Complaints of Residents & Family Did you know that communication breakdowns, staffing shortages, and dining concerns are among the most frequent complaints in long-term care facilities? Resident and family satisfaction is critical to maintaining...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 5, 2025 | 5-Star, Dietary, Quality, Survey
F812: Food Procurement, Storage, Preparation, & Sanitation Compliance F812 Food Procurement, Storage, Preparation, and Sanitary Practices is the third most frequently cited deficiency for the 2025 fiscal year. Most citations have been issued at a scope and...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 30, 2024 | 5-Star, ADL, Blog, COVID-19, Dietary, Falls, Infection Prevention, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, RAI Manual, Regulatory, Survey
The Top 10 Nursing Home Citations of 2024: Insights and Prevention Strategies Understanding citation trends is critical to improving quality and compliance. By analyzing deficiency data, facilities can focus on priority areas of improvement to prepare for surveys and...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 26, 2024 | Dietary, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Dietary QA Essentials in Nursing Homes: Ensuring Excellence in Resident Nutrition In nursing homes, dietary services play a crucial role in maintaining residents’ health and well-being. A strong Quality Assurance (QA) program for the dietary department ensures...
