by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 17, 2023 | 5-Star, Blog, Compliance, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Survey
As a new fiscal year begins, it’s the perfect time to dive into survey trends we’ve witnessed across the nation in the past year. These these trends can serve as a guide to preparations for upcoming surveys. For those eagerly awaiting the survey... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 26, 2023 | Blog, QAPI
Medication administration staff are well-versed in the “6 Rights” of accurate medication administration: Right Resident Right Medication Right Dose Right Route Right Time Right Documentation While these “6 Rights” form the foundation of safe... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 3, 2022 | Blog, QAPI
Nursing homes are required to develop, implement, and maintain an effective, comprehensive, and data-driven Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to improve the quality of life and quality of care delivered to residents. Establishing an... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 13, 2021 | 5-Star, Blog, Compliance, Falls, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, SNF, Survey
F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices has been the third most frequently cited F tag so far in the 2021 fiscal year per Casper data (9/5/21). 3,466 citations have been issued nationally for the 16.6% of providers surveyed. Scope and Severity has ranged... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog, Compliance, MDS, Medicare, PDPM, QAPI, Reimbursement
Strategies for timely estimation of potential care needs and costs are essential to SNF success, as well as systems for identifying clinical conditions and services that impact reimbursement under PDPM. Follow these steps to drive payment accuracy. Prior to Admission... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 28, 2021 | Admissions, Blog, QAPI
It takes 27 seconds to make a first impression.[i] How is your facility fostering a positive impression as visitors enter the property, open your front door and wait in the lobby before a tour? The front entrance and lobby should be one of the most appealing areas of...