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,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 5, 2025 | MDS, Nursing, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: The resident admitted with an unstageable pressure injury to the right heel. Now the pressure injury is stage 3. I coded stage 3 at M0300. Would the pressure injury be coded as present on admission? A: If a pressure ulcer or injury is documented as... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 5, 2025 | 5-Star, Dietary, Quality, Survey
F812: Food Procurement, Storage, Preparation, & Sanitation Compliance F812 Food Procurement, Storage, Preparation, and Sanitary Practices is the third most frequently cited deficiency for the 2025 fiscal year. Most citations have been issued at a scope and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 26, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
The Vital Role of the Infection Preventionist in Long-Term Care The Infection Preventionist (IP) plays a crucial role in preventing and controlling infections in long-term care facilities. An Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program ensures compliance... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 18, 2025 | 5-Star, Quality, Quality Measure, Staffing, Survey
Updated 5 Star Ratings Released with Unfrozen QMs! What You Need to Know CMS has officially released the January 2025 Five-Star Quality Rating updates on Care Compare, and providers across the country are reviewing their new ratings. The January 2025 Care...