by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 11, 2023 | Facilities Management, Life Safety, Q&A, Regulatory, Survey
Q: It has been 3 years since our facility’s last annual survey. What are the top Life Safety K tags that are being cited? A: The top 5 Life Safety K tags have been fairly consistent over the last few years and have primarily just changed in their ranking... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 4, 2023 | Coding, Documentation, Q&A
Q: What is the best practice for Section GG documentation? A: As with most processes, the provider must determine the process that is most suitable for their facility policy, while also adhering to Federal and State requirements. According to a CMS FAQ... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 27, 2023 | MDS, PDPM, Q&A
Q: When can I schedule MDS assessments that will have an ARD of 10/1 or after? The look-back period begins this week. A: This will depend on your software vendor who should let you know when the update has been made and when it is allowable to open... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 20, 2023 | Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: How should you sanitize a glucometer when used for different residents? A: To prevent the spread of pathogens among residents and to avoid a possible F880 citation, it’s vital to clean the glucometers both before and after each resident’s use. Blood... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 20, 2023 | Blog, Depression, Nursing, PDPM, PHQ2-9
In the dynamic world of nursing home care, ensuring the well-being of residents while managing financial stability is a constant challenge. Today, we’ll explore a valuable tool in this endeavor – the PHQ-2 TO 9© – and its pivotal role in both delivering quality... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 12, 2023 | Admissions, Compliance, Physicians, Q&A, Regulatory
Q: How long does the physician have to see new admissions? A: Per guidance at §483.30(c) (F712) “In a SNF, the first physician visit (this includes the initial comprehensive visit) must be conducted within the first 30 days after admission, and...