by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 1, 2023 | COVID-19, MDS, Q&A
Q: Is it appropriate to skill every resident that tests positive for COVID-19? Does the waiver allow us to skill any resident who tests positive? A: There has been quite a bit of confusion surrounding the use of the waivers, especially when it comes to current... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 24, 2023 | MDS, Q&A, Quality Measure
Q: I understand that CMS will be conducting audits of schizophrenia coding in the MDS data and potentially adjusting the long-stay residents who are receiving antipsychotic drugs QM ratings when inaccurate coding is found. What are the criteria for diagnosing... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 10, 2023 | MDS, Q&A
Q: Our facility is being purchased by a new company. Does this affect the current patient’s MDS assessments and schedules? If so, how? A: If the CCN (CMS Certification Number) changes, then yes. Per RAI Chapter 2, pg. 2-5: There are two types of change in... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 20, 2022 | MDS
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency brought with it many changes and challenges for long-term care facilities. In many cases, staffing became critically low due to employees leaving permanently or temporarily because of intermittent illnesses and quarantines.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog, MDS
As previously announced, CMS will be migrating MDS submission and reporting to the internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) in early 2023. CMS has not yet established the go-live date for the transition. The iQIES portal is available at... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 29, 2022 | MDS, Q&A
Q: We do not currently have an MDS Coordinator and it will be some time before the new one can start. Who can complete the MDS; does it have to be a nurse? A: Each facility self-determines its policies and procedures for patient documentation practices and...