by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 20, 2025 | Compliance, Medication, Nursing, Pharmacy, Quality, Regulatory, Safety
Q: I’m a charge nurse, and a resident just passed away. The family is asking to take the medications home since they paid for them. What should I do? A: This can be a difficult situation to navigate with grieving families. Even though the family may have... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 13, 2025 | Compliance, Regulatory, Survey
FAQs on Systems for LTC Policies and Procedures Policies and procedures are far more than written guidelines – they provide a backbone of safety and consistency. Skilled nursing policies and procedures outline expectations and play a crucial role in regulatory... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 13, 2025 | Compliance, Quality, Regulatory, Social Services
LTC Social Services Director Essentials—A Guide to Daily, Weekly & Monthly Responsibilities The Social Services Director plays a vital, multifaceted role in nursing home care. Among key responsibilities, the SSD position ensures that residents’ psychosocial... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 23, 2025 | Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Regulatory, Safety, Survey, Training
F678—CPR Appendix PP Revisions CMS revisions to F 678 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation were significant in bringing the regulations to align with current nationally accepted standards for CPR training. Here’s what you need to know to bring your training and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 16, 2025 | 5-Star, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Psychotropics, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
F605 Gradual Dose Reduction Updates for Nursing Homes Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued revised guidance under F605, sharpening its focus on the misuse of psychotropic medications as chemical restraints and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 2, 2025 | 5-Star, Compliance, Regulatory, Staffing
PBJ Policy Manual & FAQs Updated PBJ Policy Manual Final – V2.7 – 06.30.2025 (PDF) PBJ Policy Manual FAQ 06.30.2025 (PDF) Updates were posted to the PBJ Policy Manual and FAQs on June 30, 2025. New Additions to the policy manual include:...