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F692 Nutrition Risk Blueprint: Documentation that Drives Results

by | Jun 3, 2026 | 5-Star, Care Planning, Compliance, Dietary, Documentation, F-Tag, Nursing, Person Centered Care, QAPI, Quality Measure, Regulatory, Survey, Weight Loss

F692 Nutrition Risk Blueprint: Documentation that Drives Results Few clinical issues draw more focus and attention during surveys than unintended weight loss and altered nutritional status.  These issues impact resident well-being and quality of life and are linked to...

Ask Proactive – We recently had a resident who experienced a choking episode during lunch. Staff performed the Heimlich maneuver successfully, and a swallowing evaluation later showed they had difficulty managing regular-texture foods and thin liquids. What should be included in the care plan for a resident who has experienced a choking event or is at risk of choking?

by | May 27, 2026 | Accidents/Incidents, ADL, Care Planning, Clinical, Dietary, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Safety, Survey

Q: We recently had a resident who experienced a choking episode during lunch. Staff performed the Heimlich maneuver successfully, and a swallowing evaluation later showed they had difficulty managing regular-texture foods and thin liquids. What should be included in...

Ask Proactive – Can I code Malnutrition (Section I5600) on the MDS based on a dietary assessment that identifies the resident as at risk for malnutrition?

by | 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.  ...