by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 12, 2023 | Admissions, Compliance, Physicians, Q&A, Regulatory
Q: How long does the physician have to see new admissions? A: Per guidance at §483.30(c) (F712) “In a SNF, the first physician visit (this includes the initial comprehensive visit) must be conducted within the first 30 days after admission, and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 6, 2023 | Blog, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Staffing
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the long-awaited Proposed Minimum Staffing Rule on 9/1/23 with the stated objective of seeking “to establish comprehensive nurse staffing requirements to hold nursing homes accountable for providing safe... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 6, 2023 | 5-Star, Audits, Q&A, Quality Measure, Regulatory
Q: My facility has been selected for a Schizophrenia Audit by CMS. How will the results of this audit impact our facility’s Five Star rating? A: Inaccuracies identified through these audits impact QM ratings as follows: The overall QM and long-stay QM... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 30, 2023 | Nursing, Q&A, Regulatory
Q: We had a resident admit over the weekend. He is his own responsible party. His admission packet had only been partially completed. He did not have an advanced directive or physician’s order indicating code status order. While completing the nursing admission... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 23, 2023 | Q&A, Regulatory
Q: While it is the resident’s right to refuse care, what are the responsibilities of the facility when this occurs? A: As we see in the Federal Regulatory Grouping §483.10 Resident Rights, the resident absolutely has the right to refuse care. This is specified... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, HIPAA, Regulatory
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) plays a critical role in nursing homes by ensuring the protection and privacy of resident’s sensitive medical information. Nursing homes handle vast amounts of personal health data daily including medical...