by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention, Training
With COVID Cases on the rise again, and now 3 different COVID variants identified, COVID prevention and management is a primary focus of the Infection Preventionist (IP). However, COVID is only one of many infection related issues challenging our IP professionals... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 7, 2021 | 5-Star, Blog, Infection Prevention, Quality Measure
Overview of F690 F690 indicates that an indwelling catheter should not be inserted unless clinically indicated and removal should occur as soon as possible. Providers and nursing staff should assess risks to avoid complications, such as CAUTI (Catheter Associated... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 10, 2021 | Activities, Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention, Regulatory
There’s nothing quite like a National Public Health Emergency to shake things up and force an altered perspective. Most providers are doing well to keep up with near-daily changes relative to managing the pandemic in its current form and, in a whirlwind of Infection... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 22, 2020 | Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: Would I be able to capture isolation for a resident with the documentation that the resident had periods of wandering out of her room? A: No. The resident must remain in her room and alone because of active infection. Reference Center for Medicare and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 13, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention
Supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and in collaboration with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Project ECHO is launching an interactive and collaborative community of practice for nursing homes around the country to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 2, 2020 | COVID-19, Infection Prevention, MDS, Survey
Focused Infection Control Surveys and CARES Act Funding On June 1, 2020, CMS released a memo to State Survey Agency Directors calling on states to ensure that all Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes receive an on-site infection control focused survey and...