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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog, Documentation, Nursing, Regulatory
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, nursing facility providers are recognizing the significance of transitioning to advanced Electronic Health Record (EHR) software. This shift is driven by the need for streamlined operations, improved resident care, and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 3, 2024 | Blog, Compliance, Education, Nursing, Regulatory, Survey
Understanding Immediate Jeopardy Citations is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of nursing facility environments. In Fiscal Year 2023, several citations took the spotlight, shedding light on areas demanding careful attention in the year ahead. Let’s... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 19, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, MDS, Nursing, Regulatory
As we close out 2023, let’s highlight the top ten most read articles from the past year covering topics that range from common MDS coding errors, avoiding deficiencies in Food and Nutrition Services, Medical Review risks, all the way to Care and Maintenance of the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 13, 2023 | Compliance, Legal, Nursing, Q&A, Quality, Regulatory
Q: How often do Advance Directives need to be reviewed? A: It is considered best practice to review the resident’s Advance Directives with the resident and resident representative upon admission, in each Care Plan meeting, and with any significant change... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 13, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Documentation, Nursing, Quality
Supportive documentation is the backbone of effective communication, quality care delivery, and regulatory compliance within nursing homes. In this blog, we’ll delve into the significant aspects of effective charting and the requirements that must be met to...