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, 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 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...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 6, 2023 | 5-Star, Audits, Q&A, Quality Measure, Regulatory
Q: My facility has been selected for a Schizophrenia Audit by CMS. How will the results of this audit impact our facility’s Five Star rating? A: Inaccuracies identified through these audits impact QM ratings as follows: The overall QM and long-stay QM...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 30, 2023 | Nursing, Q&A, Regulatory
Q: We had a resident admit over the weekend. He is his own responsible party. His admission packet had only been partially completed. He did not have an advanced directive or physician’s order indicating code status order. While completing the nursing admission...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 23, 2023 | Q&A, Regulatory
Q: While it is the resident’s right to refuse care, what are the responsibilities of the facility when this occurs? A: As we see in the Federal Regulatory Grouping §483.10 Resident Rights, the resident absolutely has the right to refuse care. This is specified...
