by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 19, 2022 | Q&A
Q: I’ve just received an old findings letter from our recent RAC audit. Unfortunately, it looks like our time for open discussion has expired. What should we do next? A: A phone call to the customer service number listed on the letter may prove successful. If not, the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 11, 2022 | Q&A
Q: Should discontinued and/or revised policies still be maintained by the facility? A: It is always best to check with your facility legal counsel for their guidance on what documents, other than resident care records, should be maintained, where to maintain them and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 4, 2022 | Q&A
Q: What do I do if a resident is admitted Med A and then has an unplanned discharge or death in facility prior to the 5 Day MDS being opened/created? A: This would be considered a Missed PPS Assessment. The facility would be liable and would not be able to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 22, 2021 | Q&A
Q: I’m confused about the Interrupted Stay. If a Medicare A resident discharges home and then returns to the SNF two days later due to inability to care for themselves at home, is this an interrupted stay? The discharge was planned and their return was not... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 21, 2021 | Q&A
Q: Who is qualified to provide Restorative Aide training? A: Recommend that a therapist or nurse performs the training. It would be best practice to have the therapist provide the training or have the therapist train the nurse, and then the nurse trains the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 15, 2021 | Q&A
Q: What happens if a patient receives more than 25 percent of their therapy in a concurrent/group setting? A: The provider will receive a warning edit on the validation report that will inform them that they have exceeded the 25% limit. The edit will state:...