by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2026 | 5-Star, Admissions, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Coding, MDS, Nursing, Physicians, Quality, Quality Measure
The MDS 3.0 Quality Measures User’s Manual v18.0, effective January 1, 2026, includes some notable changes to QM specifications and reporting expectations. In addition, MDS‑driven QMs are becoming increasingly impactful across Care Compare, Five‑Star Ratings, SNF QRP,...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 24, 2025 | 5-Star, Care Planning, Compliance, Education, F-Tag, MDS, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, SNF, Survey, VBP
Top Deficiencies of 2025 & Compliance Trends Heading Into the New Year As we move into the new year, nursing homes continue to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. While enforcement priorities remain consistent in many areas, how...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 17, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, Education, Nursing, Quality, Training
Q: How often should nursing respiratory competencies be evaluated? A: Respiratory competency checks should be performed regularly and anytime there’s a specific reason to make sure staff can safely provide respiratory care—such as when new equipment is...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 17, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, Nursing, QAPI, Quality
F698 Dialysis: Nursing Home Quality Assurance for ESRD Residents on Dialysis How effectively is your facility monitoring dialysis services to ensure regulatory compliance? Consider these guidelines as part of your Quality Assurance (QA) process… Appendix...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 10, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, F-Tag, Mock Survey, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
F695 Respiratory Care: QA Review of Residents on Oxygen Ensuring safe, consistent, and compliant oxygen therapy is a critical responsibility in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). As of the 2025 survey year, F695 Respiratory Care remains one of the top ten most...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 3, 2025 | Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, SNF, Staffing
The Power of Purposeful Morning Meetings In long-term care (LTC) communities, the first moments of the day set the tone for the team and everything that follows. A well-structured morning meeting is more than a daily huddle– it should service as an anchor...
