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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 17, 2023 | 5-Star, Nursing, Q&A
Q: For PBJ, where do we allocate NP hours? A: If performing MD delegated duties report Job code 13 (see definitions below) Per the PBJ manual, Job Code 7 Registered Nurse hours include: Those persons licensed to practice as registered nurses in the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 15, 2023 | Coding, MDS, Q&A
Q: We have a resident who receives Haldol decanoate injections every 3 weeks. How is this coded in section N of the MDS? A: Haldol decanoate is a long-acting antipsychotic medication and the MDS 3.0 RAI User Manual provide the following guidance related... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 8, 2023 | 5-Star, MDS, Q&A, Quality Measure
Q: How will the 10/1/23 changes to the MDS impact the 5-Star Quality Measure rating for nursing facilities? A: On 9/20/23, CMS issued QSO-23-21-NH, which announced that CMS will replace some of the Quality Measures (QMs) used on Nursing Home Care... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 1, 2023 | MDS, Q&A
Q: What do I need to know about the changes to Depression Screening in MDS Section D that were effective October 1, 2023? A: MDS Section D, “Resident Mood Interview,” which captures depression screening, changed from the full PHQ-9 (which includes 9... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 25, 2023 | Q&A
Q: What can a Director of Nursing (DON) do to ensure an effective antibiotic stewardship program is in place? A: The DON plays a significant role in establishing and maintaining an effective antibiotic stewardship program. Here are key strategies the DON...