by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 26, 2025 | Compliance, Pain, Physicians, Psychotropics, QAPI, Regulatory, Survey
Don’t Postpone Preparing for CMS’ Revised Surveyor Guidance Take advantage of the revisions to the surveyor guidance being delayed until April 28, 2025 to hardwire preparation for the changes. Now is the opportunity to complete a thorough review of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 12, 2025 | 5-Star, Compliance, Legal, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Conducting Thorough Incident Investigations: Key Steps for F610 Compliance Nursing homes must have evidence that all allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment are thoroughly investigated. A detailed and thorough investigation is... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 5, 2025 | Infection Prevention, Nursing, QAPI, Quality Measure
Q: Our facility tracks infection control in the computer, is it necessary to keep a facility map with locations of infections? A: While infection control software can provide valuable data visualization tools, maintaining an updated facility map is still... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 17, 2024 | 5-Star, Clinical, Compliance, QA, QAPI, Quality Measure
Tips for Writing Effective Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs) are critical to driving quality improvement and ensuring compliance in skilled nursing facilities. A well-structured PIP not only identifies areas for improvement,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 26, 2024 | Dietary, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Dietary QA Essentials in Nursing Homes: Ensuring Excellence in Resident Nutrition In nursing homes, dietary services play a crucial role in maintaining residents’ health and well-being. A strong Quality Assurance (QA) program for the dietary department ensures... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 14, 2024 | Q&A, QAPI
Q: Do you have suggested strategies for integrating QAPI into the daily operations of a nursing home? A: Best practices for integrating QAPI into daily operations include embedding QAPI principles into the organizational culture, making quality...