by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 11, 2025 | Clinical, Compliance, MDS, Nursing, Wound
Q: We are caring for a resident who recently admitted with a new G-tube. Can I code the G-tube site as a surgical wound in Section M? A: The RAI describes surgical wounds as any healing and non-healing, open or closed surgical incisions, skin grafts, or... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 11, 2025 | Clinical, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Survey
F761 – Maintaining Compliance through Strong Partnerships Maintaining compliance with F761 – Storage and Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals requires ensuring medications are properly stored, secured, and destroyed based on state and federal guidelines.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 21, 2025 | Compliance, Hospice, Nursing, Regulatory
Q: What are the necessary components of a hospice services agreement? A: The following provisions are required: Ensuring that the hospice services meet professional standards and principles that apply to individuals providing services in the facility, and to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 23, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality, Quality Measure, Regulatory
Safeguarding Residents: F880 Infection Prevention and Control F880 Infection prevention and control is the most frequently cited deficiency for surveys conducted during FY2025, with over 3,000 violations according to Casper data. When assessing compliance with... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 22, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers
Q: Are wounds not otherwise classified on the MDS supposed to be coded at M1040D. Open lesion(s) other than ulcers, rashes, cuts? A: Accurate coding of skin conditions on the MDS must begin with determining the underlying cause (etiology) of the skin issue.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 16, 2025 | Coding, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing
CMS has released the draft version of the MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual (v1.20.1), now available on the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual page. While the manual is still in draft form, the changes are significant and go into effect October 1, 2025. Facilities should begin planning now...