by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 28, 2025 | Clinical, Compliance, F-Tag, Pharmacy, Regulatory, Survey
Q: What are the most common reasons for the citing of F761 – Storage of Drugs and Biologicals? A: In Appendix PP the regulatory guidance for F761 is as follows: §483.45(g) Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals Drugs and biologicals used in the facility must be... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 28, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Quality, Regulatory
Documentation To Support Transfer or Discharge for F622 & F623 Compliance The decision to transfer or discharge a resident from the nursing facility is not to be taken lightly. Recent updates to Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual are a reminder to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 21, 2025 | Compliance, Hospice, Nursing, Regulatory
Q: What are the necessary components of a hospice services agreement? A: The following provisions are required: Ensuring that the hospice services meet professional standards and principles that apply to individuals providing services in the facility, and to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 14, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Dementia Care, Elopement, Quality, Regulatory
Q: What are the necessary components of a hospice services agreement? A: The following provisions are required: Ensuring that the hospice services meet professional standards and principles that apply to individuals providing services in the facility, and to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2025 | Audits, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory
Q: Is the nursing home required to have Compliance and Ethics Program meetings with a certain frequency? A: While there is no requirement related to a specific meeting frequency at 483.85, the General Compliance Program Guidance states that “The Compliance... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 30, 2025 | 5-Star, Legal, Regulatory, Survey
Q: What are some scenarios in which an IDR (Informal Dispute Resolution) might be requested? A: The IDR process gives nursing facilities one informal opportunity to dispute cited deficiencies after any survey of Federal requirements for participation. The...