by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 19, 2025 | Admissions, Dietary, Nursing, Quality, Staffing, Survey
Addressing Top Complaints of Residents & Family Did you know that communication breakdowns, staffing shortages, and dining concerns are among the most frequent complaints in long-term care facilities? Resident and family satisfaction is critical to maintaining... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 12, 2025 | MDS, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Understanding Interpretive Guidance for F656: Comprehensive Care Plans Care planning is a fundamental component of quality patient care, offering an organized structure for identifying resident needs through comprehensive assessment. So far in Calendar Year... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 5, 2025 | MDS, Nursing, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: The resident admitted with an unstageable pressure injury to the right heel. Now the pressure injury is stage 3. I coded stage 3 at M0300. Would the pressure injury be coded as present on admission? A: If a pressure ulcer or injury is documented as... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 26, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
The Vital Role of the Infection Preventionist in Long-Term Care The Infection Preventionist (IP) plays a crucial role in preventing and controlling infections in long-term care facilities. An Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program ensures compliance... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 12, 2025 | Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Compliance, Nursing
Q: When is a Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) required for antipsychotic and psychotropic medications in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)? A: For a resident who is receiving an antipsychotic, a GDR is required unless it is clinically contraindicated. An attempt to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 5, 2025 | Infection Prevention, Nursing, QAPI, Quality Measure
Q: Our facility tracks infection control in the computer, is it necessary to keep a facility map with locations of infections? A: While infection control software can provide valuable data visualization tools, maintaining an updated facility map is still...