by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Education
Q: Would C-diff be a qualifying diagnosis when coding Multi-Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) in I1700? A: According to the Centers for Disease Control, C-diff is not considered a MDRO. Common MDRO’s include, Methicillin/oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 17, 2020 | Blog, Education
Across the nation, nursing homes have accessed new and creative ways of facilitating social interaction with their residents while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. As staff and residents began to settle into the ‘new normal,’ facilities were adjusting to rapidly... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog, Education
Preventing and mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care centers is a top priority considering CMS’ enhanced enforcement effective June 1, 2020 for infection control deficiencies. CMS has cited F880 at immediate jeopardy level relating to examples such as:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog, CMI, Education, Medicaid, Reimbursement
Case mix index (CMI) is the metric by which the relative cost of treating residents covered by Medicaid is measured. It also sheds light on the type of residents being treated and the burden of care required. Because the primary payer source for most facilities is... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 27, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Education
Q: When can Podiatrists, Optometrists and Dentists return to Nursing Facilities? A: This should be determined on a case-by-case basis based on resident specific needs for the specialized service in consultation with the resident’s attending physician.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 27, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Education
Q: How should SNF facilities handle employee requests off related to traveling out of state? Should we look at a mandatory negative test or a quarantine? A: Since every contact increases the risk of transmission to residents, it is recommended to continue to...