by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 18, 2024 | Documentation, MDS, Nursing, PDPM, Q&A, Reimbursement
Q: We have a resident who has a progress note documenting that resident requested HOB to be elevated because when lying down flat he can’t “catch his breath.” He doesn’t have COPD but he does have pulmonary fibrosis which is listed on his hospital H&P and receives... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 12, 2024 | Hospice, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Few topics are as sensitive and crucial as end-of-life care. At the heart of this complex and emotionally charged subject are Advance Directives (ADs) – legal documents that spell out a person’s wishes regarding medical care and treatment when they can no longer... 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...