by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 6, 2026 | 5-Star, Compliance, F-Tag, Infection Prevention, Nursing Home Consultant, Regulatory, Safety, Survey
F880 Citations: Infection Preventionist Oversight of Laundry Laundry services in long-term care are often viewed as a support function, but from an infection prevention standpoint, they represent a critical control point for preventing healthcare- associated...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 6, 2026 | Care Planning, F-Tag, Nursing, Person Centered Care, Quality, Resident Rights, Safety, Survey
Q: I have a resident that was originally admitted to our facility with a stage 2 pressure ulcer who went out to the hospital for three days and returned with a stage 2 pressure ulcer in the same location. How would this be coded on the MDS? A: Completing a...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 29, 2026 | Care Planning, F-Tag, Nursing, Person Centered Care, Quality, Resident Rights, Safety, Survey
Q: What should be considered when assessing a resident’s safety with hot liquids? A: Several factors that should be considered for all residents in determining safe ingestion of hot liquids including: Is there any history of spills or injuries related to hot...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 25, 2026 | Abuse, Documentation, F-Tag, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, QAPI, Resident Rights, Survey
The Ultimate Guide to F585: Grievance Process A strong grievance program is more than a regulatory checkbox—it’s a direct reflection of how your facility listens, responds, and improves. Under F585 in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services State Operations...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 4, 2026 | Abuse, Elopement, F-Tag, Falls, QAPI, Quality, Quality Measure, Survey
Adverse Events and Reportable Incidents: From Response to Prevention Adverse events and reportable occurrences are among the most closely scrutinized aspects of long-term care. F689 – Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices and F610– Reporting of Alleged...
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,...
