by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 5, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Discharge, Documentation, Physicians, Quality, Regulatory, Resident Rights
Capturing Required Transfer/Discharge Documentation Significant emphasis is placed on the need for comprehensive documentation to support that resident transfers/discharges are justified and in compliance with the regulations outlined in the April 28, 2025 update to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 29, 2025 | Compliance, Falls, Legal, MDS, Quality, Quality Measure, Regulatory, SNF
Unreported Falls in Nursing Homes: OIG Study Findings In September 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a concerning report related to a study with findings indicating that falls with major injury were... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 22, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Legal, Medication, Pain, Quality, Regulatory
Q: What are best practices for developing a facility cannabis policy, and can staff administer medical marijuana to residents? A: As more states legalize medical and recreational cannabis, long-term care facilities are increasingly faced with questions about... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 8, 2025 | Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Resident Rights, Survey
Hot Topics in F550 Resident Rights: Real-World Challenges and Practical Solutions Ensuring residents are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion is the foundation of quality care. But in the fast-paced environment of long-term care, even the best... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 17, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing, Regulatory, Reimbursement
October 1, 2025 MDS Changes: What You Need to Know! CMS has released the RAI User’s Manual v1.20.1, effective October 1, 2025, with updates across multiple MDS sections. While Sections GG and J bring the most significant changes, every adjustment matters for... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 10, 2025 | Compliance, Consulting, F-Tag, Infection Prevention, Regulatory, Survey
Q: When does the state survey agency or CMS usually apply the remedy of a Directed Plan of Correction? A: A Directed Plan of Correction (DPoC) is a remedy that provides for directed action(s) from either the State or CMS Regional Office (RO) that the facility...