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 | Aug 20, 2025 | Compliance, Medication, Nursing, Pharmacy, Quality, Regulatory, Safety
Q: I’m a charge nurse, and a resident just passed away. The family is asking to take the medications home since they paid for them. What should I do? A: This can be a difficult situation to navigate with grieving families. Even though the family may have... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 13, 2025 | Compliance, Quality, Regulatory, Social Services
LTC Social Services Director Essentials—A Guide to Daily, Weekly & Monthly Responsibilities The Social Services Director plays a vital, multifaceted role in nursing home care. Among key responsibilities, the SSD position ensures that residents’ psychosocial... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 16, 2025 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Psychotropics, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
F605 Gradual Dose Reduction Updates for Nursing Homes Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued revised guidance under F605, sharpening its focus on the misuse of psychotropic medications as chemical restraints and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 9, 2025 | 5-Star, Quality, Staffing, Survey
In Case You Missed It….Major Update to Nursing Home Care Compare On June 18, 2025 CMS released update memos QSO-25-19-All and QSO-25-20-NH with significant information related to information to be made available via Nursing Home Care Compare. The first memo... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 9, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: What is the difference between avoidable and unavoidable pressure injuries? A: The determination of whether a pressure injury is avoidable versus unavoidable depends on the facility meeting the following criteria. The facility must ensure the following:...