by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 8, 2026 | Care Planning, Coding, Documentation, ICD.10, Infection Prevention, MDS, Physicians
Q: How do I determine if a diagnosis is active and can be coded on the MDS? A: Determining whether a diagnosis can be coded on the MDS involves a two-step process. A diagnosis must meet both criteria to be coded as an active diagnosis. Step 1: Was the...
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 | Feb 4, 2026 | 5-Star, Clinical, Compliance, Education, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Survey
Infection Control: Emerging Issues & Survey Readiness Infection prevention and control remains one of the most heavily scrutinized areas in long-term care—and for good reason. As we move into 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has shifted...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 22, 2025 | Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality, Reimbursement, Staffing, VBP
Major Changes to SNF VBP Program: What You Need to Know to be Successful The Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program continues to evolve, with CMS expanding the scope of this quality incentive program beyond the hospital readmission measure...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 8, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality, Survey
Stepping into Infection Prevention: Key Questions Every New IP Should Ask Starting as an Infection Preventionist (IP) may feel overwhelming – balancing surveillance, education, data tracking, and compliance all at once. This Q&A highlights common questions...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 1, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Survey
Rounding for Outcomes for Nurse Leaders Compliance rounds can be instrumental to ensuring accountability, improving resident outcomes, and supporting QAPI initiatives. Rounding consistently and with purpose ensures that care processes meet regulatory standards...
