by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2025 | Audits, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory
Q: Is the nursing home required to have Compliance and Ethics Program meetings with a certain frequency? A: While there is no requirement related to a specific meeting frequency at 483.85, the General Compliance Program Guidance states that “The Compliance... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 30, 2025 | Falls, QAPI, Quality
Fixing Broken Facilities – Case Studies in QAPI Strong Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs lead long term care facilities to positive outcomes. QAPI also helps to foster an engaged culture due to its emphasis on improving systems to affect... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 23, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality, Quality Measure, Regulatory
Safeguarding Residents: F880 Infection Prevention and Control F880 Infection prevention and control is the most frequently cited deficiency for surveys conducted during FY2025, with over 3,000 violations according to Casper data. When assessing compliance with... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 19, 2025 | Admissions, Dietary, Nursing, Quality, Staffing, Survey
Addressing Top Complaints of Residents & Family Did you know that communication breakdowns, staffing shortages, and dining concerns are among the most frequent complaints in long-term care facilities? Resident and family satisfaction is critical to maintaining... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 12, 2025 | MDS, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Understanding Interpretive Guidance for F656: Comprehensive Care Plans Care planning is a fundamental component of quality patient care, offering an organized structure for identifying resident needs through comprehensive assessment. So far in Calendar Year... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 12, 2025 | Compliance, Quality
Q: Our Resident Council has poor attendance. What documentation do we need to keep, and how can we improve participation? A: Documentation: Maintain detailed Resident Council Minutes for each meeting. These minutes should capture attendance, discussion points,...