by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 17, 2026 | Coding, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing Home Consultant, Person Centered Care, Quality, Reimbursement
Why AI Should Support the MDS Coordinator — Not Replace Them Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare and long-term care operations. Facilities are already using it to review documentation, identify trends, streamline workflows, summarize records, and...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 20, 2026 | CAA, Care Planning, Clinical, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Nursing Home Consultant, Person Centered Care
Q: Does a triggered CAA always require a care plan intervention? A: No. A triggered CAA does not automatically mean the resident must have a new or revised care plan intervention. The purpose of the CAA process is to help the interdisciplinary team analyze the...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 13, 2026 | Coding, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, Nutrition, PDPM, Reimbursement
Q: Can IV fluids be coded in K0520A (Parenteral/IV Feeding) on the MDS? A: Yes — but only when the IV fluids are administered specifically to address a nutrition or hydration need and there is supporting documentation in the medical record. CMS clarifies that...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 22, 2026 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Audits, Coding, MDS, Medication, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: My facility Long-Stay antipsychotic percentage increased on my 2026 Quality Measures. What are some best practices for reviewing Psychotropic medications? A: It is possible the increase in your QM percentage is not due to a true increase in antipsychotic...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 22, 2026 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Coding, Documentation, Falls, MDS, Nursing Home Consultant, QAPI, Quality, Quality Measure, Weight Loss
The Engine Behind Outcomes: Quality Measure Systems Many facilities focus on Quality Measure scores after they decline. High-performing facilities build systems that prevent decline before it happens. Improving Quality Measures (QMs) in skilled nursing...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 8, 2026 | Audits, Compliance, MDS, Medicare, PDPM, QRP, Quality, Quality Measure, Reimbursement, Staffing, VBP
FY 2027 SNF Proposed Payment Rule: What SNFs Need to Know On April 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing...
