by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 11, 2025 | Clinical, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Survey
F761 – Maintaining Compliance through Strong Partnerships Maintaining compliance with F761 – Storage and Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals requires ensuring medications are properly stored, secured, and destroyed based on state and federal guidelines.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 28, 2025 | Clinical, Compliance, F-Tag, Pharmacy, Regulatory, Survey
Q: What are the most common reasons for the citing of F761 – Storage of Drugs and Biologicals? A: In Appendix PP the regulatory guidance for F761 is as follows: §483.45(g) Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals Drugs and biologicals used in the facility must be... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 28, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Quality, Regulatory
Documentation To Support Transfer or Discharge for F622 & F623 Compliance The decision to transfer or discharge a resident from the nursing facility is not to be taken lightly. Recent updates to Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual are a reminder to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Safety
LTC Smoking/Vaping Safety 101 As the use of tobacco and vaping products continues to evolve, nursing homes must address the unique challenges these habits pose to resident safety, health outcomes, and regulatory compliance. Whether accommodating individuals who... 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 16, 2025 | Compliance, Elopement, F-Tag, Regulatory, Survey
Safeguarding Residents – F689 Managing Elopement in LTC Elopement is one of the most urgent safety risks in long term care, often leading to devastating outcomes and serious regulatory citations. Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents is a top priority...