by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 5, 2024 | MDS, Nursing, Quality, Staffing
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the retention of skilled and dedicated MDS (Minimum Data Set) staff is critical. MDS coordinators play a pivotal role in assessing patients’ needs, maintaining compliance with regulations, and facilitating smooth... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 20, 2024 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory
As leaders in the nursing home industry, ensuring the well-being and safety of residents is paramount. One of the most challenging aspects of this responsibility is investigating allegations of abuse and neglect within our facilities. In this article, we will explore... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 17, 2024 | 5-Star, MDS, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: I pulled the Q4 2023 Facility Level Quality Measure report for my facility in January and noticed several measures are displayed as “I” for incomplete including the following: Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Walk Independently Worsened Percent of Residents... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 13, 2023 | Compliance, Legal, Nursing, Q&A, Quality, Regulatory
Q: How often do Advance Directives need to be reviewed? A: It is considered best practice to review the resident’s Advance Directives with the resident and resident representative upon admission, in each Care Plan meeting, and with any significant change... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 13, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Documentation, Nursing, Quality
Supportive documentation is the backbone of effective communication, quality care delivery, and regulatory compliance within nursing homes. In this blog, we’ll delve into the significant aspects of effective charting and the requirements that must be met to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog, Nursing, Quality, Training
Excellent customer service is crucial in nursing homes where residents and their families entrust their care to the facility staff. Ensuring a positive and compassionate experience significantly impacts quality of care and contributes to the well-being of residents. ...