by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2026 | Clinical, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Pharmacy, Survey
Intravenous therapy in skilled nursing facilities care heightens clinical and regulatory risk. Surveyors frequently review IV therapy practices to evaluate compliance related to federal quality of care regulations, nursing standards, infection prevention requirements,...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 7, 2026 | Compliance, F-Tag, Facility Assessment, Regulatory, Survey
Q: It doesn’t appear that we’ve had any significant changes at our facility this past year. Do we still need to review or revise our Facility Assessment? A: Yes. Under F838, the Facility Assessment must be reviewed at least annually, even if no significant...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 24, 2025 | 5-Star, Care Planning, Compliance, Education, F-Tag, MDS, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, SNF, Survey, VBP
Top Deficiencies of 2025 & Compliance Trends Heading Into the New Year As we move into the new year, nursing homes continue to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. While enforcement priorities remain consistent in many areas, how...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 10, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, F-Tag, Mock Survey, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
F695 Respiratory Care: QA Review of Residents on Oxygen Ensuring safe, consistent, and compliant oxygen therapy is a critical responsibility in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). As of the 2025 survey year, F695 Respiratory Care remains one of the top ten most...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 8, 2025 | Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Resident Rights, Survey
Hot Topics in F550 Resident Rights: Real-World Challenges and Practical Solutions Ensuring residents are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion is the foundation of quality care. But in the fast-paced environment of long-term care, even the best...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 10, 2025 | Compliance, Consulting, F-Tag, Infection Prevention, Regulatory, Survey
Q: When does the state survey agency or CMS usually apply the remedy of a Directed Plan of Correction? A: A Directed Plan of Correction (DPoC) is a remedy that provides for directed action(s) from either the State or CMS Regional Office (RO) that the facility...
