by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 4, 2024 | 5-Star, Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Recent CASPER data for Fiscal Year 2024 ranks deficiency F760, “Residents are Free of Significant Medication Errors,” as 25th and F759, “Free of Medication Error Rate of 5% or More,” as 27th. Let’s examine examples of these deficiencies along... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 28, 2024 | Facility Assessment Tool, Nursing, Regulatory
On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS issued the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting final rule. This final rule mandates the following minimum... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 8, 2024 | Compliance, Regulatory, Survey
In the realm of healthcare, especially within nursing facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations is paramount to safeguarding the well-being of residents. Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed significant revisions to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 10, 2024 | Compliance, Regulatory, Survey
Let’s delve into what a Plan of Correction (PoC) entails. According to, 42 CFR §488.401 a PoC is a plan developed by the facility and approved by either CMS or the survey agency. It outlines the actions the facility will take to rectify deficiencies and specifies the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 3, 2024 | F-Tag, Regulatory, Survey
Managing elopement risk is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in nursing homes, particularly those with cognitive impairments. Elopement, defined as when a resident leaves the premises or a safe area without the facility’s knowledge and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 20, 2024 | 5-Star, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory, Survey, Toolkit
Navigating the intricacies of the survey process can seem difficult. However, with the right strategies, mindset, and preparedness plan your facility can emerge stronger and better equipped for success than ever before. In this week’s blog, we delve into the key...