by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 1, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Survey
Rounding for Outcomes for Nurse Leaders Compliance rounds can be instrumental to ensuring accountability, improving resident outcomes, and supporting QAPI initiatives. Rounding consistently and with purpose ensures that care processes meet regulatory standards... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 10, 2025 | 5-Star, Compliance, Falls, MDS, QAPI, Quality Measure, VBP
BIG Changes to the Falls with Major Injury QM: What Changed and Why it Matters In the ever changing environment of quality reporting in healthcare, few metrics carry more weight than the Falls with Major Injury (FMI) measure. The Falls with Major Injury (FMI)... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2025 | 5-Star, Audits, Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Legal, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
When a deficiency is cited, the clock starts ticking. How you respond through your Plan of Correction can set the tone for your survey outcome—and your facility’s reputation. This week, we’re sharing practical tips to help you craft a PoC that not only meets... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 18, 2025 | 5-Star, Medicare, QAPI, Quality, Quality Measure, Staffing, Survey
CMS Announces Major Updates to Nursing Home Care Compare CMS released QSO-25-20-NH on June 18, 2025, detailing several important updates that will impact how nursing home performance is displayed on Nursing Home Care Compare. These changes aim to provide a more... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 18, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, Compliance, QAPI, Regulatory, Survey
QAPI & Health Equity: What New Surveyor Guidance Means for Nursing Homes If you’ve worked in long-term care for more than a minute, you understand that QAPI is the backbone of quality improvement. But there’s a new layer added with the recent CMS... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 4, 2025 | Compliance, Elopement, Falls, Pressure Ulcers, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Learning from Adverse Events & Incidents Studies show that nearly one in three skilled nursing facility residents experience an adverse event during their stay, with approximately 60% of these events being potentially preventable. Adverse events in skilled...