by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 31, 2024 | Compliance, F-Tag, QAPI, Quality
F585 has been cited 580 times during the 2024 Fiscal year. An effective Grievance Process that is consistently carried out with timely complaint resolution reduces the risk of issues escalating. In this week’s blog, we examine the essential elements of an effective... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 1, 2024 | Abuse, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Regulatory
Reporting alleged violations promptly is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance in long-term care facilities. Among the most frequently cited issues at the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) level are those related to Abuse and Neglect. This article focuses on F609, one... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 4, 2024 | 5-Star, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Recent CASPER data for Fiscal Year 2024 ranks deficiency F760, “Residents are Free of Significant Medication Errors,” as 25th and F759, “Free of Medication Error Rate of 5% or More,” as 27th. Let’s examine examples of these deficiencies along... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 24, 2024 | F-Tag, Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: We just had an annual survey and received three F-Tags level D in SNF area. One of those was Infection Control. Should I anticipate a civil money penalty due to the Infection tag? A: You will only receive the enhanced enforcement penalties if you... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 17, 2024 | F-Tag, Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: We just had an annual survey and received three F-Tags level D in SNF area. One of those was Infection Control. Should I anticipate a civil money penalty due to the Infection tag? A: You will only receive the enhanced enforcement penalties if you... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 3, 2024 | F-Tag, Regulatory, Survey
Managing elopement risk is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in nursing homes, particularly those with cognitive impairments. Elopement, defined as when a resident leaves the premises or a safe area without the facility’s knowledge and...