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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 31, 2022 | MDS, Q&A
If you are currently a Director of Nursing or are considering taking on that role, you understand that clinical knowledge is only one ingredient in the recipe that makes an effective nurse leader. Among numerous responsibilities, the challenging role of DON includes... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, MDS
CMS will be migrating MDS submission and reporting to the internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) in early 2023. The iQIES portal is available at https://iqies.cms.gov/ and will soon be the new interface for MDS submission and reporting, replacing... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 8, 2022 | COVID-19, MDS, Q&A
Q: Can a resident requiring the CDC updated “Enhanced Barrier Precautions” be coded in Section O0100M for Isolation or Quarantine? A: No. The CDC updated Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) do not meet the RAI requirements for coding Isolation or Quarantine on the MDS... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 1, 2022 | MDS, Q&A
Q: I have a resident who was discharged (unplanned) and remained in the hospital for 15 days before returning to my facility. A Quarterly MDS assessment fell due during the time they were out of the facility and my software is showing it as late or missed. What should...