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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 24, 2021 | 5-Star, Blog, QAPI, Quality Measure, Regulatory
QAPI programs help to solidify strong processes for identifying and prioritizing problems and opportunities, and sustaining progress on quality objectives long term. QAPI work plans target organizational process, functions, and services provided to residents based... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 20, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, PDPM, QAPI, Reimbursement, Survey
With occupancy in senior living communities at an all-time low of 80.7% during the fourth quarter, planning to capture accurate payments, safeguarding revenue to withstand the scrutiny of Medical Review and securing 5 star status is more important than ever as we... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 12, 2020 | Blog, Compliance, Education, QAPI
Under regulation §483.35 Nursing Services we find the regulatory requirement for sufficient and competent nursing staff at section §483.35(a)(3) which states “The facility must ensure that licensed nurses have the specific competencies and skill sets necessary to care... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 4, 2020 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Blog, QAPI, Quality Measure
There are two antipsychotic quality measures, the percent of short stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication and the percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication. Significantly, both of these quality measures impact the...