by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 11, 2024 | Q&A, Quality
Q: What are some effective strategies for improving staff engagement and retention in nursing homes? A: Improving staff engagement and retention is crucial for maintaining high-quality care in nursing homes. Here are some strategies: Offer Competitive... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 4, 2024 | Coding, Medicare, Q&A, Reimbursement
Q: My biller is requesting a HIPPS code for a Medicare resident who admitted to our SNF and then transferred to an assisted living facility on the same day. I didn’t think we could bill for the day of discharge. Please clarify. A: Generally, the day of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2024 | Q&A
Q: A new resident was admitted to our facility with an order for Mirtazapine 15mg every evening. There is no information in the admission paperwork regarding its use and the admitting nurse entered the order “for antidepressant.” Should N0415C2: High-Risk Drug... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 21, 2024 | Coding, ICD.10, Q&A
Q: What should be the first reference for MDS/NAC or IDT members when searching for a diagnosis code? A: The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (Guidelines) for the current fiscal year should always be the first reference consulted.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 14, 2024 | Q&A, QAPI
Q: Do you have suggested strategies for integrating QAPI into the daily operations of a nursing home? A: Best practices for integrating QAPI into daily operations include embedding QAPI principles into the organizational culture, making quality... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 7, 2024 | Abuse, Compliance, Q&A
Q: Is there a specific assessment for determining a resident’s capacity to consent to sexual activity? A: While you may find samples of assessments that are identified to be used for determining a resident’s capacity to consent to sexual activity, you...