by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 22, 2026 | Clinical, Falls, MDS, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Resident Rights, Restorative
Q: What should be included in the note for periodic review of restorative nursing programs? A: As the nurse overseeing restorative nursing, when reviewing restorative documentation, ensure the note answers these questions: Was the restorative intervention...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 13, 2026 | 5-Star, Care Planning, Clinical, Falls, Nursing, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, Quality Measure, Restorative, Safety, Survey, Therapy
Fresh Take on Repetitive Falls Falls remain one of the most challenging quality and safety concerns in skilled nursing facilities with one in three residents experiencing recurrent falls each year[i]. While many falls do not result in major injury, repetitive falls...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 25, 2026 | Documentation, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, Reimbursement, Restorative
Q: We are in the process of reviewing the Restorative Nursing Ambulation program. Some residents are only able to walk very short distances. Would these patients be appropriate for the program? A: The restorative ambulation program should include activities...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 26, 2025 | Care Planning, Clinical, Documentation, Education, Falls, Nursing, Quality, Restorative, Survey
Restorative Nursing Recordkeeping A strong Restorative Nursing Program is one of the most powerful tools in long-term care for maintaining resident function, reducing falls and hospitalizations, and supporting quality of life. Even excellent restorative programming...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 7, 2024 | ADL, Documentation, F-Tag, Nursing, Restorative, Survey
Addressing Refusal of Care and Non-Adherence to Care Plans in Skilled Nursing Facilities: Strategies for Success Refusal of care and non-adherence to care plans by residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) present significant challenges for healthcare teams. When...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 1, 2024 | ADL, Documentation, F-Tag, Nursing, Restorative, Survey
Nursing home regulations are designed to ensure that residents receive quality care while maintaining their dignity and independence. Two key regulations, F676 (Quality of Life) and F688 (Mobility), focus on monitoring a resident’s ability to perform Activities of...
