by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 21, 2026 | Abuse, Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Social Services, Survey, Trauma Informed Care
Q: A resident reports that a staff member has mistreated them. What steps should be taken? A: When an allegation of abuse is reported actions should be taken to comply with the Elder Justice Act, state regulations and facility policy. General best practices...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2026 | Clinical, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Pharmacy, Survey
Intravenous therapy in skilled nursing facilities care heightens clinical and regulatory risk. Surveyors frequently review IV therapy practices to evaluate compliance related to federal quality of care regulations, nursing standards, infection prevention requirements,...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2026 | 5-Star, Admissions, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Coding, MDS, Nursing, Physicians, Quality, Quality Measure
The MDS 3.0 Quality Measures User’s Manual v18.0, effective January 1, 2026, includes some notable changes to QM specifications and reporting expectations. In addition, MDS‑driven QMs are becoming increasingly impactful across Care Compare, Five‑Star Ratings, SNF QRP,...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 7, 2026 | Clinical, DON, Education, Nursing
What does it take to be a successful DON? Is it specific training, is it years of experience, or is effective nurse leadership inherent in the DNA of the person? If you were to review the performance characteristics of the most successful Directors of Nursing, these...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 24, 2025 | 5-Star, Care Planning, Compliance, Education, F-Tag, MDS, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, SNF, Survey, VBP
Top Deficiencies of 2025 & Compliance Trends Heading Into the New Year As we move into the new year, nursing homes continue to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. While enforcement priorities remain consistent in many areas, how...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 17, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, Education, Nursing, Quality, Training
Q: How often should nursing respiratory competencies be evaluated? A: Respiratory competency checks should be performed regularly and anytime there’s a specific reason to make sure staff can safely provide respiratory care—such as when new equipment is...
