by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 16, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, MDS, Nursing
Q: I am having difficulty keeping up with care plan updates. What are some tips and strategies to keep care plans up-to-date? A: Maintaining timely and accurate updates to resident care plans is essential not only for delivering quality, person-centered care,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 9, 2025 | Audits, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, ICD.10, MDS, Reimbursement
Crack the Code to Payment Accuracy: Why ICD-10 Coding Proficiency Matters Now More Than Ever In today’s reimbursement-driven healthcare environment, one thing is clear: accurate coding isn’t optional—it’s essential. For Skilled Nursing Facilities, ICD-10 coding... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 25, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Dementia Care, Documentation, Nursing
Q: How can behavior tracking help identify the root cause of a resident’s agitation? A: Behavior tracking allows staff to analyze patterns and triggers contributing to a resident’s agitation. By documenting factors such as time, environment,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 22, 2024 | Admissions, Clinical, Compliance, Documentation, Facility Assessment, Nursing, Therapy
Keys to Effective Pre-Admission Screening Ensuring that your facility is a good fit for prospective residents (and they are a good fit for your facility) is critical for delivering high-quality care and maintaining operational efficiency. A thorough and structured... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 13, 2024 | Compliance, Documentation, Medical Review, Medicare, Nursing, PDPM, SNF, Therapy
The Landscape of Skilled Service Justification in Skilled Nursing Facilities Compliance and accountability related to justifying skilled services is more important than ever. In Part 2 of this blog addressing justification of SNF Skilled Care, we’ll take a deeper look... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 5, 2024 | Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Medical Review, Medicare, Nursing, PDPM, Quality, Regulatory, Reimbursement, SNF, Therapy
Skilled Service Justification in SNFs In the ever-evolving landscape of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), the stakes have never been higher. With constant advancements in data analytics, regulatory bodies are sharpening their focus on compliance and accountability...