by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Documentation, Medical Review, Medicare, Nursing, PDPM, SNF
SNF Meetings– UR & Triple Check Essentials According to a recent Agency Financial Report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the primary reasons for SNF payment error include (1) missing or insufficient documentation to support the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 4, 2023 | Coding, Documentation, Q&A
Q: What is the best practice for Section GG documentation? A: As with most processes, the provider must determine the process that is most suitable for their facility policy, while also adhering to Federal and State requirements. According to a CMS FAQ... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Nursing
With the implementation of the MDS 3.0 v1.18.11 this past Sunday, October 1st, it may not be surprising that there have been a few bumps in the road. Software vendors continue to work diligently to address issues, but here are some transitional potholes that you may... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 27, 2023 | 5-Star, Blog, Documentation, Quality, Survey
Is your facility survey ready? According to CASPER (9/17/23), nearly 12% of the nation’s LTC facilities have not had a recertification survey in over 24 months. The states with the highest percentages include: Kentucky – 76.3% Maryland – 73.3% Idaho – 67.9% Alabama –... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 9, 2023 | Documentation, Medicare, Q&A
Q: If we have a new admission on or prior to May 11th using the QHS waiver, what happens when they require a hospital stay? A: John Kane addressed this during the Open Door Forum (ODF) on March 2nd. The full transcript for this ODF is located under the Skilled... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 1, 2023 | Documentation, Medicare, Q&A
Q: Why is daily charting necessary and how do you tackle compliance with Medicare A charting? A: Documentation is an important part of providing resident care, it is a means to facilitate communication among the healthcare team, allowing for collaboration and...