by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 8, 2026 | 5-Star, Clinical, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Quality Measure, Wound
From Risk to Results: Pressure Ulcer QM Improvement Pressure Ulcer and injury Quality Measures (QMs) are no longer just indicators of care; they are performance drivers that directly impact your Five-Star rating, public reporting, and reimbursement. Yet many...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 1, 2026 | 5-Star, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, Quality Measure, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Survey
Q: I am a Director of Nursing Services (DNS) juggling many responsibilities. What is the best way to support and oversee the MDS department? A: The most effective approach to overseeing MDS is to balance support, accountability, and clinical involvement with a...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 25, 2026 | Abuse, Documentation, F-Tag, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, QAPI, Resident Rights, Survey
The Ultimate Guide to F585: Grievance Process A strong grievance program is more than a regulatory checkbox—it’s a direct reflection of how your facility listens, responds, and improves. Under F585 in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services State Operations...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 4, 2026 | 5-Star, Clinical, Compliance, Education, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Survey
Infection Control: Emerging Issues & Survey Readiness Infection prevention and control remains one of the most heavily scrutinized areas in long-term care—and for good reason. As we move into 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has shifted...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 21, 2026 | Abuse, Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Social Services, Survey, Trauma Informed Care
Q: A resident reports that a staff member has mistreated them. What steps should be taken? A: When an allegation of abuse is reported actions should be taken to comply with the Elder Justice Act, state regulations and facility policy. General best practices...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2026 | Clinical, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Pharmacy, Survey
Intravenous therapy in skilled nursing facilities care heightens clinical and regulatory risk. Surveyors frequently review IV therapy practices to evaluate compliance related to federal quality of care regulations, nursing standards, infection prevention requirements,...
