by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 12, 2022 | Blog, Infection Prevention
Infection surveillance is critical in long term care. It enables the effective Infection Preventionist to monitor facility trends and act proactively in response to potential outbreaks. CMS states that The facility must establish a system for surveillance based upon... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 19, 2022 | Infection Prevention, RoP
On July 18, 2019, CMS finalized new requirements related to binding arbitration agreements that went into effect on September 16, 2019. The requirements prohibit LTC facilities from requiring residents to sign binding arbitration agreements as a condition of admission... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 13, 2022 | Blog, Infection Prevention
Staff must be informed and competent in following proper infection control practices. Systems for educating team members and for ensuring that they understand and apply the information properly while performing their job duties is essential. In 2022, 4027 facilities... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 20, 2022 | Blog, Infection Prevention
Federal regulations require the facility Infection Preventionist (IP) to be a participant on the facility’s Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee and report on the Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and on incidents (e.g., healthcare-associated... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 19, 2022 | Blog, Infection Prevention
Federal regulations require the facility Infection Preventionist (IP) to be a participant on the facility’s Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee and report on the Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and on incidents (e.g., healthcare-associated... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 13, 2022 | Blog, Infection Prevention
There are few things that raise the alarm quicker during a facility survey than the mention of possible Immediate Jeopardy. This level of deficiency scope and severity has a significant impact on the facility staff and residents in the present and going into the...