by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 4, 2024 | 5-Star, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Recent CASPER data for Fiscal Year 2024 ranks deficiency F760, “Residents are Free of Significant Medication Errors,” as 25th and F759, “Free of Medication Error Rate of 5% or More,” as 27th. Let’s examine examples of these deficiencies along... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 28, 2024 | Facility Assessment Tool, Nursing, Regulatory
On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS issued the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting final rule. This final rule mandates the following minimum... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 22, 2024 | Education, MDS, Nursing, Quality, Staffing
Recently, a poll was posted inquiring about upcoming retirement plans for MDS Coordinators and Directors of Nursing. The poll was posted in a closed Facebook forum, The MDS Coordinators Discussion Group, hosted by Jim Kilburn which represents over 19,000 post-acute... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2024 | Compliance, Nursing, Q&A, Quality
Q: I hear so much talk about drug diversion in healthcare, how would I know if it was happening in my facility? A: Healthcare professionals and institutions must remain vigilant for signs of drug diversion to safeguard patients and facilitate appropriate... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2024 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality
Infection control is a critical aspect of healthcare, especially in long-term care (LTC) facilities where residents are more vulnerable to infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are a common and often recurring issue in this setting, requiring vigilant... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 1, 2024 | Compliance, Documentation, Medical Review, Nursing, SNF, Therapy
Audits are on the rise! Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are at an all-time high when it comes to active medical review. From the SNF 5 Claim Probe and Educate and individual Medicare Advantage reviews, to recovery audit contractors (RACs) and Supplemental Medical...