by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 25, 2024 | 5-Star, Dietary, F-Tag, Falls, Infection Prevention, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Survey
According to CASPER Standard Survey data (3/17/24), over 25 thousand deficiencies have been cited thus far this fiscal year (FY), spanning 215 distinct F-tags. This article aims to scrutinize the primary deficiencies across five regulatory groups/facility departments... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 15, 2023 | Activities, Blog, Compliance, F-Tag, Regulatory, Survey
While residents and families are not required to organize a resident or family group in their facility, the F 565 regulation does stipulate the obligations of the facility when residents/families choose to exercise this right. F565 states “The resident has a right to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Consistent adherence to nursing home regulations is crucial for ensuring resident safety and well-being. In this blog, we overview of CMS Nursing Home Regulations F770-779, which cover laboratory and diagnostic services. We’ll delve into the key compliance... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 21, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, F-Tag, Physicians, Regulatory, Survey
Physicians play a crucial role in supervising the care of residents in nursing facilities. Physician visits should be thorough and comprehensive, encompassing an evaluation of the resident’s condition, review of medications and treatments, and a review of the plan of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog, F-Tag, Medicaid, Medicare, Regulatory, Reimbursement
Medicare beneficiaries in a SNF have rights and safeguards with regard to financial liability and appeal of the denial of Medicare services. Providers are required to inform beneficiaries of their financial liability and their appeal rights in writing by issuing... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 19, 2022 | 5-Star, Blog, F-Tag, Survey
As we begin a new year, many of us are reflecting back on 2022 to help us set goals for positive change in 2023. Do your goals include prioritizing 5-Star Improvement or better survey outcomes? As you know, both annual surveys and complaint surveys can have a...