by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 26, 2023 | 5-Star, MDS, Q&A, Staffing
Q: Should facilities include MDS and nurse supervisors in the daily nurse staffing data that we are required to post? A: The requirement for posting staffing information at F732, is for hours worked by licensed and unlicensed nursing staff directly responsible... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 19, 2023 | MDS, Pressure Ulcers, Q&A
Q: How do you code a Kennedy ulcer in Section M of the MDS? A: A Kennedy terminal ulcer is not a pressure ulcer. It is believed to be caused by end-of-life organ failure, with skin being the largest organ of the human body. This does not meet any of the skin... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 12, 2023 | MDS, Nursing, Q&A
Q: In the past, when there have been significant updates/revisions to the RAI Manual, there has been changeover in the MDS Staff in our facility. How do you recommend that we prepare should this occur again? A: While expecting change doesn’t make it any easier,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 5, 2023 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Nursing, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: How will the removal of section G affect my everyday workflow? A: Section G has been removed from the federally required MDS item sets effective October 1, 2023. However, some states will continue to use section G information to complete an Optional State... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 27, 2023 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Nursing, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: What medications should be considered for review as part of a gradual dose reduction program? A: Gradual dose reduction (GDR) is a method used to reduce the dosage of a specific medication while closely monitoring the resident’s progress and potentially... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 21, 2023 | MDS, Nursing, Q&A, Quality
Q: The new MDS data element A2123 asks about the Provision of Current Reconciled Medication List to the Resident at Discharge. How is the current reconciled medication list defined and what information should be included? A: This data element is one of the new...