by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 29, 2026 | Care Planning, F-Tag, Nursing, Person Centered Care, Quality, Resident Rights, Safety, Survey
Q: What should be considered when assessing a resident’s safety with hot liquids? A: Several factors that should be considered for all residents in determining safe ingestion of hot liquids including: Is there any history of spills or injuries related to hot...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 15, 2026 | Clinical, Education, Facility Assessment, Facility Assessment Tool, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, Regulatory
Q: What is a good way to gauge the current competency level of my staff? A: A practical and effective way to gauge the current competency level of your staff is to combine your Facility Assessment with hands-on skills validation. Start by ensuring your Facility...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 8, 2026 | Compliance, Falls, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, QA, QAPI, Regulatory, Weight Loss
Risk Management in Action: Effective Meeting Strategies for Long-Term Care Leaders Risk management meetings area a cornerstone of safe, high-quality care in long-term care facilities. They provide a structured forum to identify trends, reduce harm, and strengthen...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 8, 2026 | 5-Star, Clinical, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Quality Measure, Wound
From Risk to Results: Pressure Ulcer QM Improvement Pressure Ulcer and injury Quality Measures (QMs) are no longer just indicators of care; they are performance drivers that directly impact your Five-Star rating, public reporting, and reimbursement. Yet many...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 1, 2026 | 5-Star, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, Quality Measure, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Survey
Q: I am a Director of Nursing Services (DNS) juggling many responsibilities. What is the best way to support and oversee the MDS department? A: The most effective approach to overseeing MDS is to balance support, accountability, and clinical involvement with a...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 25, 2026 | Abuse, Documentation, F-Tag, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, QAPI, Resident Rights, Survey
The Ultimate Guide to F585: Grievance Process A strong grievance program is more than a regulatory checkbox—it’s a direct reflection of how your facility listens, responds, and improves. Under F585 in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services State Operations...
