by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 11, 2024 | Clinical, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, SNF
As the acuity and complexity of long-term care residents has increased, the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON) have also escalated significantly. The duties of the DON are not just clinical in nature, they also involve regulatory, reimbursement, and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 5, 2024 | MDS, Nursing, Quality, Staffing
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the retention of skilled and dedicated MDS (Minimum Data Set) staff is critical. MDS coordinators play a pivotal role in assessing patients’ needs, maintaining compliance with regulations, and facilitating smooth... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 28, 2024 | MDS, Nursing, Pain, QAPI
Pain is a significant issue for many nursing home residents that can negatively impact quality of life when not appropriately managed. Unrelieved pain can lead to a decline in the resident’s function, cognitive, mood, behavior, and psychosocial status. An effective... 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 17, 2024 | Blog, Documentation, Nursing, Regulatory
With 2024 underway, it’s time to focus on what we would like to accomplish in the next 350 days remaining in the year. If you haven’t already created one, consider these goals for your DON New Year’s Resolution list. Be Survey ready 365 days a year. This is not...