by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 20, 2022 | 5-Star, Blog, Quality Measure
Effective with the April 2022 Five-Star refresh, CMS is now implementing the planned, regular increases to the Quality Measure (QM) rating thresholds, that were originally announced to begin in 2019 but were delayed due to the public health emergency. With the April... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 7, 2021 | 5-Star, Blog, Infection Prevention, Quality Measure
Overview of F690 F690 indicates that an indwelling catheter should not be inserted unless clinically indicated and removal should occur as soon as possible. Providers and nursing staff should assess risks to avoid complications, such as CAUTI (Catheter Associated... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 8, 2021 | Blog, Quality Measure
Maintaining adequate nutritional/hydration status and prevention of weight loss in LTC residents can be challenging. According to AMDA data, 50-60% of LTC residents experience weight changes and 12% are chronically undernourished (based on BMI). Learn more about the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 2, 2021 | Blog, Quality Measure
Quality Measures (QMs), have set the standards for SNF/LTC QA focus. QM ratings objectively assess the quality of care a skilled nursing facility provides compared to peers and play a key role in the facility selection process for the resident, their family,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 8, 2021 | 5-Star, Blog, Nursing, Quality Measure, Regulatory
The prevalence of pain in long-term care residents is estimated to range from 49% to 83%” (Fox, Raina, & Jadad, 1999). Chronic pain is the top cause of long-term disability in the US, and advanced age a key indicator of chronic pain risk (Ljubica Cvetkovska).... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 11, 2021 | Blog, Medicare, PDPM, Quality Measure, Regulatory, Reimbursement
July 29th, 2021, the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS) final rule was released. The rule, which goes into effect October 1, 2021, contained several updates, including factors affecting the usual payment rates, changes to diagnosis code...