by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 21, 2024 | Activities, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Dementia Care, Nursing, Quality
Behavioral health conditions, including dementia, depression, and anxiety, are common in and out of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. While medications are often prescribed to manage these conditions, there is a growing recognition of the importance of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 14, 2024 | Dietary, Nursing, Quality, Weight Loss
Maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration status is crucial to promoting quality of life and positive outcomes for each resident. Poor nutritional status can lead to adverse health effects, including decreased strength and functional abilities, depression,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 7, 2024 | Compliance, MDS, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Quality Measure, Reimbursement
In the fast day-to-day of managing nursing care and services, it’s easy for a a disconnect to develop between the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator. This division is exacerbated when the DON is inexperienced in the MDS role, given... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 7, 2024 | Compliance, F-Tag, QAPI, Quality
On July 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 31, 2024 | Compliance, F-Tag, QAPI, Quality
F585 has been cited 580 times during the 2024 Fiscal year. An effective Grievance Process that is consistently carried out with timely complaint resolution reduces the risk of issues escalating. In this week’s blog, we examine the essential elements of an effective... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 24, 2024 | 5-Star, Nursing, QAPI, Quality
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) is a vital component of maintaining and enhancing the quality of care in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). How can you move QAPI programming in your facility to the next level? QAPI is a comprehensive approach that...