by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 3, 2026 | Compliance, Documentation, DON, Legal, Nursing Home Consultant, Staffing
Q: We have an employee who has had multiple attendance issues and performance concerns. We’ve documented counseling sessions, provided coaching, and issued written warnings, but the employee has not improved. What steps should we take before terminating...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 15, 2026 | 5-Star, Care Planning, Dietary, Falls, Legal, Medication, Nursing Home Consultant, Pharmacy, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Top Survey Deficiencies Q1-2026 The top survey tag for Quarter 1 of 2026 was F880 Infection Prevention and Control, followed by F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices. Read on for details on the most commonly cited issues in these tags…. Top...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 29, 2025 | Compliance, Falls, Legal, MDS, Quality, Quality Measure, Regulatory, SNF
Unreported Falls in Nursing Homes: OIG Study Findings In September 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a concerning report related to a study with findings indicating that falls with major injury were...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 22, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Legal, Medication, Pain, Quality, Regulatory
Q: What are best practices for developing a facility cannabis policy, and can staff administer medical marijuana to residents? A: As more states legalize medical and recreational cannabis, long-term care facilities are increasingly faced with questions about...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2025 | 5-Star, Audits, Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Legal, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
When a deficiency is cited, the clock starts ticking. How you respond through your Plan of Correction can set the tone for your survey outcome—and your facility’s reputation. This week, we’re sharing practical tips to help you craft a PoC that not only meets...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 30, 2025 | 5-Star, Legal, Regulatory, Survey
Q: What are some scenarios in which an IDR (Informal Dispute Resolution) might be requested? A: The IDR process gives nursing facilities one informal opportunity to dispute cited deficiencies after any survey of Federal requirements for participation. The...
