by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 20, 2022 | IPA, PDPM, Q&A
Q: What is the difference between an IPA and a Significant Change Assessment? A: The IPA, which is completed for payment purposes under PDPM is often confused with the SCSA, which is a clinical assessment. The OBRA SCSA is required to be completed when there is... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 8, 2022 | Blog, IPA, MDS, Quality, Reimbursement
With staff pressed on every side, ensuring clinical meetings are an effective use of time and resources is essential. Strong meeting processes can facilitate key objectives are met related to clinical quality, MDS assessment accuracy, risk management, and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 13, 2021 | IPA, Q&A
Q: During the COVID-19 Pandemic, some states have been allowing facilities to temporarily certify beds during the declared pandemic emergency for Medicare/Medicaid that were not already certified. Do MDS Assessments have to be completed for residents in these beds,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 6, 2021 | IPA, Q&A
Q: What effect does the IPA have on the variable per diem rate? A: The IPA does not affect the variable per diem. When an IPA is completed and payment changes, it continues the variable per diem schedule that was established by the 5-day PPS assessment. The IPA... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 29, 2020 | COVID-19, IPA, Q&A
Q: After completing the PPS 5-day assessment, a Medicare resident developed symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19 later in their stay. The resident was subsequently moved to the COVID (RED) unit in single room isolation. Should I complete an IPA? A: Once... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 6, 2020 | CMS, COVID-19, IPA, PDPM
On April 10, 2020 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a memorandum detailing enforcement guidance for recording cases of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The memo provides interim guidance to Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) for...