by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 18, 2025 | 5-Star, Quality, Quality Measure, Staffing, Survey
Updated 5 Star Ratings Released with Unfrozen QMs! What You Need to Know CMS has officially released the January 2025 Five-Star Quality Rating updates on Care Compare, and providers across the country are reviewing their new ratings. The January 2025 Care... 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 | Activities, ADL, Clinical, Quality
Family Engagement in LTC: Building Bridges for Better Care Family engagement plays an important role in enhancing the quality of life for nursing home residents. While nursing homes provide essential medical care and support, the involvement of families can... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 22, 2025 | 5-Star, Falls, Nursing, Quality, Survey
F689 Accidents – Fresh Eyes on Frequent Fallers Falls are a critical concern in long-term care facilities, impacting resident safety, health outcomes, and compliance with regulatory standards. Understanding fall statistics, root causes, and regulatory requirements... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2025 | 5-Star, Abuse, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, CMS, Compliance, Falls, MDS, Nursing, PDPM, QA, Quality, Reimbursement, Therapy
Compliance Risk Assessment Considerations for the New Year As we enter 2025, nursing home providers face many regulatory and administrative challenges. January is a good time to conduct a compliance risk assessment that considers the updated nursing facility... 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...