by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 26, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Compliance, Facility Assessment Tool, Quality, Regulatory
CMS has issued updated guidance that surveyors will use to evaluate nursing home providers’ compliance with the expanded facility assessment requirements included in the minimum staffing rule, which become effective on August 8, 2024. Every nursing home provider must... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 12, 2024 | Hospice, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Few topics are as sensitive and crucial as end-of-life care. At the heart of this complex and emotionally charged subject are Advance Directives (ADs) – legal documents that spell out a person’s wishes regarding medical care and treatment when they can no longer... 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...