by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 30, 2022 | Blog, Compliance, MDS, Reimbursement
Our office regularly receives urgent calls from providers in crisis. We are in the business of coming alongside nursing facilities to shoulder a portion of the burden, drive corrective actions and assist to remedy problem situations. Given the choice and resources,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 23, 2022 | Blog, Compliance, MDS, Reimbursement
Compliance, Accuracy, Quality. These are words we’ve heard over and over in long-term care. They are part of our everyday regulatory landscape and are essential to MDS data integrity. Despite two years under our belts operating under the PDPM payment model, data shows... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 23, 2022 | MDS, Q&A, RAI Manual
Q: A resident was admitted with a pressure injury (PI) that was unstageable because it was covered with slough and eschar. I coded it on the admission MDS under M0300F(Unstageable Pressure Ulcers Related to Slough and/or Eschar). I’m now doing a quarterly and the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog, MDS, PDPM
It probably comes as no surprise that falls are the number one cause of injury for seniors, the leading cause of hospital admissions for nursing home residents, and the top issue prompting facility lawsuits. The average facility fall-related cost is $17,000.00. Half... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 10, 2022 | Blog, MDS, PDPM
To ensure accurate coding of all PDPM clinical conditions and comorbidities, it is essential to review the medical record prior to the 5-day MDS ARD. This chart review process is important to identify the need for gaps which may require additional supporting... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog, Compliance, MDS, Medicare, PDPM, QAPI, Reimbursement
Strategies for timely estimation of potential care needs and costs are essential to SNF success, as well as systems for identifying clinical conditions and services that impact reimbursement under PDPM. Follow these steps to drive payment accuracy. Prior to Admission...