by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog, MDS, Nursing, Staffing
On any given day, there are more than 1500 open MDS positions across the United States. With MDS staff feeling the ongoing pressure of staffing shortages, combined with the added stress of the October 1st MDS changes, many facilities are at significant risk of MDS... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 1, 2023 | MDS, Q&A
Q: What do I need to know about the changes to Depression Screening in MDS Section D that were effective October 1, 2023? A: MDS Section D, “Resident Mood Interview,” which captures depression screening, changed from the full PHQ-9 (which includes 9... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 25, 2023 | Blog, CASPER, MDS, Quality, Quality Measure, Reimbursement
Earlier this year CMS transitioned from QIES to IQIES for MDS submission and CASPER reporting access. This transition left some MDS coordinators confused about how to access reports that were previously made available through QIES. Available report types for each user... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 11, 2023 | Blog, MDS, Nursing, Quality
In the complex landscape of geriatric healthcare, medication errors can significantly impact LTC resident health, safety and quality of life. Unfortunately, potential and actual adverse consequences related to medications are prevalent, often occurring during... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Nursing
With the implementation of the MDS 3.0 v1.18.11 this past Sunday, October 1st, it may not be surprising that there have been a few bumps in the road. Software vendors continue to work diligently to address issues, but here are some transitional potholes that you may... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 27, 2023 | MDS, PDPM, Q&A
Q: When can I schedule MDS assessments that will have an ARD of 10/1 or after? The look-back period begins this week. A: This will depend on your software vendor who should let you know when the update has been made and when it is allowable to open...