by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 26, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, Documentation, Education, Falls, Nursing, Quality, Restorative, Survey
Restorative Nursing Recordkeeping A strong Restorative Nursing Program is one of the most powerful tools in long-term care for maintaining resident function, reducing falls and hospitalizations, and supporting quality of life. Even excellent restorative programming... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 19, 2025 | Documentation, MDS, Medicaid, Nursing, PDPM, Quality, Regulatory, Reimbursement
Medicaid Case Mix Index Under PDPM: What LTC Facilities Need to Know As of October 1, 2025, the nationwide transition away from RUG-based Medicaid systems marks a major shift for long-term care. With more states moving to PDPM-based methodologies—and many... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 19, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, Regulatory
Q: A resident tells you a personal item is missing. What steps should be taken? A: Start by staying calm and acknowledging their concern. Gather the key details — what’s missing, where was the item last seen, and when did they last have it? Document the report... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 12, 2025 | Care Planning, Documentation, Medication, Pain, QAPI, Quality, Survey
F697 Pain Management Updates: What SNFs Need to Know Managing pain effectively isn’t just about comfort — it’s a core component of quality care and compliance in post-acute care environments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated F697... 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 | Nov 5, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Discharge, Documentation, Physicians, Quality, Regulatory, Resident Rights
Capturing Required Transfer/Discharge Documentation Significant emphasis is placed on the need for comprehensive documentation to support that resident transfers/discharges are justified and in compliance with the regulations outlined in the April 28, 2025 update to...