by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 9, 2024 | Documentation, Q&A
Q: I heard we don’t have to code urinary tract infection (UTI) in section I if it doesn’t meet the McGeers requirement, but my DON is telling me I do have to code it. Can you clarify? A: Urinary Tract Infections that do not meet evidence-based criteria... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 3, 2024 | Documentation, Q&A
Q: After completing my baseline care plan, what should I include in my summary to be provided to the resident/representative? A: The facility must provide residents and their representatives, if applicable, with a written summary of the baseline care... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 18, 2023 | Admissions, Compliance, Physicians, Q&A, Regulatory
Q: Do the physicians have up to 30 days to see new admissions? A: Yes, per guidance at §483.30(c) (F712) “In a SNF, the first physician visit (this includes the initial comprehensive visit) must be conducted within the first 30 days after... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 13, 2023 | Compliance, Legal, Nursing, Q&A, Quality, Regulatory
Q: How often do Advance Directives need to be reviewed? A: It is considered best practice to review the resident’s Advance Directives with the resident and resident representative upon admission, in each Care Plan meeting, and with any significant change... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 5, 2023 | 5-Star, Compliance, Education, Legal, Q&A, Regulatory, Survey
Q: Immediate Jeopardy cited – now what? A: When a skilled nursing facility is cited with immediate jeopardy, it means that the facility is in violation of regulations to an extent that it poses a serious threat to the health and safety of its residents.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 28, 2023 | Q&A
Q: We are questioning the MDS/Care planning meeting schedule. When adding an extra OBRA to capture rehab or other clinical conditions for Case Mix, do we need a care plan review even though we may have had one recently? A: Per the State operations...