by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 13, 2022 | Falls, Q&A
Q: A nursing home resident rose out of his wheelchair, walked 2 steps, and stated “I am too weak to move any further” as staff noticed his knees beginning to buckle. Two aides assisted him onto his roommate’s bed. Is this considered a fall? A: Yes, this is an... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 6, 2022 | CMS, Q&A
Q: My facility considers October through March as “flu season.” Does this mean flu season is officially over for MDS Section O coding purposes? A: It’s best not to restrict yourself to specific date ranges for influenza vaccination seasons and reporting... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 30, 2022 | CMS, Q&A
Q: A resident went out to the ER, and while he was there, he received IV medication. Can I count that as ‘IV Medication while a resident’ under O0100H2? A: If the resident was not admitted to the hospital, then he would be considered a resident of the facility... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 22, 2022 | CMS, Q&A
Q: What are some best practices for residents who refuse care? A: In the CMS State Operations Manual – Appendix PP in F 578 §483.10(c)(6), (c)(8), (g)(12) CMS has provided guidance regarding resident refusals: While the resident also has the right to refuse any... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 16, 2022 | CMS, Medicare, Q&A, SNF
Q: What should be done if a PPS 5-Day assessment completed for Managed Care is submitted to CMS? A: Assessments that are completed for purposes other than OBRA and SNF PPS reasons are not to be submitted, e.g., private insurance, including but not limited to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 9, 2022 | COVID-19, Q&A
Q: I’ve assumed a new role that requires me to audit our compliance with reporting to NHSN. The instructions for completion of the LTCF COVID-19 module are not clear in some areas. For example, we are the designated COVID-19 unit amongst two sister facilities. If the...