by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 20, 2024 | ADL, CMI, MDS, Medicaid, Q&A
Q: We have a lot of residents on Scheduled Toileting. I’m worried we won’t get credit for them during our next CMI validation. What will I need to show our review nurse to receive credit? A: The RAI Manual MDS item H0200C, ‘Current Toileting... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 14, 2024 | Compliance, MDS, Q&A
Q: When is it appropriate to use staff interviews on the MDS? A: For the four interviews on the MDS (BIMS, PHQ2/9, Activities, and Pain), direct resident input should be the primary approach as observations may be misleading. For instance, the RAI manual... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, Compliance, Documentation, ICD.10, MDS, Nursing, PDPM, Reimbursement, SNF
PDPM coding and reimbursement success relies significantly on ICD-10 coding accuracy. In particular, the impact of ICD.10 coding on the clinical category, SLP, Nursing, and NTA comorbid diagnoses cannot be overstated; Medicare reimbursement for SNF services depends on... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog, Depression, MDS, Nursing, Quality Measure, Reimbursement
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) plays a crucial role in influencing facility reimbursement, quality measures, and overall care quality. The accuracy of MDS coding is paramount, relying heavily on precise assessments and interviews. Accuracy in assessing and screening for... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 24, 2024 | 5-Star, Blog, Coding, MDS, Quality Measure, Survey
Providers focused on Five Star improvement often look to the MDS department as a driver of Five Star performance. Let’s examine the potential impact of the MDS on facility star ratings and consider key focus areas for coding accuracy… Before jumping to the conclusion... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 17, 2024 | 5-Star, MDS, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: I pulled the Q4 2023 Facility Level Quality Measure report for my facility in January and noticed several measures are displayed as “I” for incomplete including the following: Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Walk Independently Worsened Percent of Residents...