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Ask Proactive – What is a Good Way to Gauge the Current Competency Level of My Staff?

by | Apr 15, 2026 | Clinical, Education, Facility Assessment, Facility Assessment Tool, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, Regulatory

Q: What is a good way to gauge the current competency level of my staff?   A: A practical and effective way to gauge the current competency level of your staff is to combine your Facility Assessment with hands-on skills validation. Start by ensuring your Facility...

Ask Proactive – I am a Director of Nursing Services (DNS) juggling many responsibilities. What is the best way to support and oversee the MDS department?

by | Apr 1, 2026 | 5-Star, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, Quality Measure, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Survey

Q: I am a Director of Nursing Services (DNS) juggling many responsibilities. What is the best way to support and oversee the MDS department?   A: The most effective approach to overseeing MDS is to balance support, accountability, and clinical involvement with a...

Ask Proactive – What are the necessary components to the plan of care for residents receiving hospice services?

by | Jan 28, 2026 | Care Planning, Compliance, Documentation, Hospice, Nursing Home Consultant, Regulatory

Q: What are the necessary components to the plan of care for residents receiving hospice services?   A: To establish and maintain continuity of care, the facility and hospice must collaborate in the development of the resident’s plan of care and includes the...