by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 25, 2025 | 5-Star, Clinical, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: I heard a rumor that the antipsychotic QMs are about to go through a complete change. Is this true? A: Not entirely – but there is an important change on the horizon. In a recent memorandum, CMS announced a significant update to the long-stay... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 18, 2025 | 5-Star, Medicare, QAPI, Quality, Quality Measure, Staffing, Survey
CMS Announces Major Updates to Nursing Home Care Compare CMS released QSO-25-20-NH on June 18, 2025, detailing several important updates that will impact how nursing home performance is displayed on Nursing Home Care Compare. These changes aim to provide a more... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 4, 2025 | Compliance, Elopement, Falls, Pressure Ulcers, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Learning from Adverse Events & Incidents Studies show that nearly one in three skilled nursing facility residents experience an adverse event during their stay, with approximately 60% of these events being potentially preventable. Adverse events in skilled... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 28, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Quality, Regulatory
Documentation To Support Transfer or Discharge for F622 & F623 Compliance The decision to transfer or discharge a resident from the nursing facility is not to be taken lightly. Recent updates to Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual are a reminder to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 14, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Dementia Care, Elopement, Quality, Regulatory
Q: What are the necessary components of a hospice services agreement? A: The following provisions are required: Ensuring that the hospice services meet professional standards and principles that apply to individuals providing services in the facility, and to... 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...