by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 29, 2020 | COVID-19, IPA, Q&A
Q: After completing the PPS 5-day assessment, a Medicare resident developed symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19 later in their stay. The resident was subsequently moved to the COVID (RED) unit in single room isolation. Should I complete an IPA? A: Once... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 22, 2020 | Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: Would I be able to capture isolation for a resident with the documentation that the resident had periods of wandering out of her room? A: No. The resident must remain in her room and alone because of active infection. Reference Center for Medicare and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 15, 2020 | COVID-19, Q&A
Q: We have a patient nearing the end of their 100 Part A days, but now he is COVID+. Will we need to have 1 non-skilled day in order to elect the benefit period waiver? A: In November, CMS released an update to the MLN Matters Number (SE20011 Revised) for... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Q&A
Q: What is the best way for a facility to prepare for a COVID-19 focused Infection Control Survey? A: One of the best ways to prepare for a COVID-19 focused Infection Control Survey is to complete a facility QA review utilizing the CMS COVID-19 Focused... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 2, 2020 | COVID-19, Q&A
Q: If the BIMS nor the CPS Staff Assessment is completed, how is the resident’s cognitive level determined under PDPM? A: If BIMS nor the CPS Staff Assessment is not completed the resident would be classified under PDPM as cognitively intact. If the resident... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 23, 2020 | COVID-19, Q&A
Q: Do we have to place new admissions in transmission-based precautions for 14 days after admission if we have a negative COVID-19 test at the time of admission? A: Yes, Per the CDC, new admissions should be placed in a single-person room or in a separate...