by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 20, 2023 | Blog, Depression, Nursing, PDPM, PHQ2-9
In the dynamic world of nursing home care, ensuring the well-being of residents while managing financial stability is a constant challenge. Today, we’ll explore a valuable tool in this endeavor – the PHQ-2 TO 9© – and its pivotal role in both delivering quality...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 6, 2023 | Blog, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Staffing
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the long-awaited Proposed Minimum Staffing Rule on 9/1/23 with the stated objective of seeking “to establish comprehensive nurse staffing requirements to hold nursing homes accountable for providing safe...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 30, 2023 | Nursing, Q&A, Regulatory
Q: We had a resident admit over the weekend. He is his own responsible party. His admission packet had only been partially completed. He did not have an advanced directive or physician’s order indicating code status order. While completing the nursing admission...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 30, 2023 | Blog, Medicare, Nursing, Quality, SNF
How much of your time is spent in meetings? Depending on your role, time in meetings may take more time than any other task or responsibility you have. Do you sometimes wonder if all these meetings are even necessary (“Could this have been an email?”) Days are busy...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 16, 2023 | Blog, Infection, Nursing
As nursing home professionals, you play a crucial role in caring for vulnerable residents and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. One of the most pressing challenges faced by healthcare facilities is the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant organisms...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog, Nursing, Quality Measure, Weight Loss
There are 3 primary facets to the effective management of the quality measure (QM) Percentage of Long Stay Residents Who Lose too Much Weight: 1. Understanding the ins and outs of the QM calculation2. Ensuring Correct MDS Coding of Weight and Weight Loss 3....