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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 6, 2022 | Blog, Infection Prevention
Long Term Care facilities present unique infection prevention risks. Communal living environments, in general, provide an excellent breeding ground for bacteria and viruses with closed ventilation systems, regular use of common bathing facilities and shared dining... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention
On Dec. 28, CMS released QSO-22-07-ALL Guidance for the Interim Final Rule that was released on Nov. 5, 2021 that established requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccine immunization of staff. The guidance and survey procedures included in this memo currently does not... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention
On Dec. 23, the CDC released updated Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages. Key points included in the revised guidance include: In...