by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 20, 2022 | Dietary, Q&A
Q: The Registered Dietitian in my building has documented malnutrition on a new admission. I want to ensure I receive the 1 NTA point for malnutrition. Can I use the Dietician’s documentation to code Malnutrition in I5600? Will coding malnutrition in I5600 capture the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 14, 2022 | Q&A
Q: What are the top non-compensation focused nurse retention strategies for front line nurse managers? A: According to research published in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing, {45(11), 11-19} which was used to develop an evidence-based nurse retention... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 7, 2022 | ICD.10, Q&A
Q: Did the ICD-10 codes for Dementia recently change? A: Yes, the FY 2023 ICD-10 updates (effective 10/01/22) include updated codes that provide greater specificity based on severity and behavioral symptoms present. The ICD-10-CM now classifies dementia on the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 29, 2022 | MDS, Q&A
Q: We do not currently have an MDS Coordinator and it will be some time before the new one can start. Who can complete the MDS; does it have to be a nurse? A: Each facility self-determines its policies and procedures for patient documentation practices and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 22, 2022 | Q&A
Q: I have a Medicare Part A resident that went home for a visit and stayed overnight. Do I need to complete MDS assessments for an interrupted stay? A: Unless your State has a different policy, a Leave of Absence (LOA) which includes a temporary home visit of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 16, 2022 | Q&A
Q: We recently received the outcome of our TPE audit. The MAC denied even with our delayed certifications for the skilled stays. We thought this was an accepted process if the SNF certification / recertifications were late. How can we dispute the determination? ...