by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 16, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, MDS, Nursing
Q: I am having difficulty keeping up with care plan updates. What are some tips and strategies to keep care plans up-to-date? A: Maintaining timely and accurate updates to resident care plans is essential not only for delivering quality, person-centered care,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 25, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Dementia Care, Documentation, Nursing
Q: How can behavior tracking help identify the root cause of a resident’s agitation? A: Behavior tracking allows staff to analyze patterns and triggers contributing to a resident’s agitation. By documenting factors such as time, environment,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 19, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Regulatory
Q: What are key steps to ensure compliance with the updated Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) guidance that takes effect 4/28/25? A: Facilities should take the following steps to prepare for surveyor evaluation of EBP implementation: 1. Identify Residents Who... 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...