by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 6, 2023 | CMS, Compliance, Q&A, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Q: My facility was just put on the Special Focus Facility (SFF) candidate list. Why were we selected and what should we expect? A: Candidacy for the SFF program is determined by performance on standard health and complaint surveys in the previous 3 years. CMS... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 1, 2023 | ADL, Blog, Compliance, Education, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Quality of life is a fundamental principle that applies to all care and services provided to nursing facility residents. The Quality of Life regulatory requirements at 483.24 (F675-F680) cover Quality of Life, Activities of Daily living, CPR, and activities. F677, ADL... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Advance Directive and resident’s rights related to medical decision making are addressed in the surveyor guidance under F578. Understanding how the guidance defines both advance directives and advanced care planning is critical to complying with the regulations:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 12, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Drug diversion in a nursing home can have serious consequences and pose a risk to resident and staff health and safety. Facilities and their nursing staff are expected to be the gatekeepers of medications as a key component of ensuring quality care. Effective... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 5, 2023 | Blog, MDS, Nursing, Regulatory
Deficient practices related to care planning continue to be a frequently cited issue for providers. Effective care planning can be challenging and requires an IDT approach to ensure effective systems that will lead to better resident outcomes, as well as survey... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 29, 2023 | Admissions, Compliance, Regulatory
Q: If a skilled or private pay resident is sent out to the hospital and the resident’s representative does not want to pay to hold the bed, is this an allowable discharge? A: No, you must permit them to readmit to the next available bed if your facility can...