by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 7, 2025 | Abuse, Clinical, Falls, Infection Prevention, Legal, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers, Regulatory
Long-Term Care Litigation: Evolving Challenges and Proactive Solutions Long Term Care (LTC) litigation has transformed into a highly focused and increasingly intimidating process for facilities. Providers can reduce litigation risk by understanding the LTC litigation... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 30, 2024 | 5-Star, ADL, Blog, COVID-19, Dietary, Falls, Infection Prevention, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, RAI Manual, Regulatory, Survey
The Top 10 Nursing Home Citations of 2024: Insights and Prevention Strategies Understanding citation trends is critical to improving quality and compliance. By analyzing deficiency data, facilities can focus on priority areas of improvement to prepare for surveys and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 11, 2024 | Abuse, Compliance, F-Tag, Falls, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers
Q: Are there specific requirements for notifying the MD of incidents? A: Yes, specific regulatory requirements apply to notifying the physician, as incidents may fall under various categories. These guidelines ensure that physicians are informed in a... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 22, 2024 | Clinical, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers
Q: We have a resident with a chronic stage IV pressure ulcer who recently had flap surgery to close the wound. Do I continue to code the stage IV on the MDS? A: According to the RAI (pg. M-6), if a pressure ulcer is surgically closed with a flap or... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 17, 2024 | 5-Star, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure, RAI Manual
Q: Patient was admitted with a stage IV pressure ulcer that healed (fully epithelialized) and several months later reopened at the same site. How should this pressure ulcer be staged when it reopens? A: According to the RAI Manual guidance for pressure... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 10, 2024 | 5-Star, MDS, Nursing, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Quality Measure
Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers and bedsores, are a significant concern in nursing facilities, particularly among residents with limited mobility. The development of pressure injuries can be a reflection of the quality of care a resident receives,...