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In Case You Missed It….Major Update to Nursing Home Care Compare On June 18, 2025 CMS released update memos QSO-25-19-All and QSO-25-20-NH with significant information related to information to be made available via Nursing Home Care Compare. The first memo... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 2, 2025 | 5-Star, Compliance, Regulatory, Staffing
PBJ Policy Manual & FAQs Updated PBJ Policy Manual Final – V2.7 – 06.30.2025 (PDF) PBJ Policy Manual FAQ 06.30.2025 (PDF) Updates were posted to the PBJ Policy Manual and FAQs on June 30, 2025. New Additions to the policy manual include:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 18, 2025 | 5-Star, Medicare, QAPI, Quality, Quality Measure, Staffing, Survey
CMS Announces Major Updates to Nursing Home Care Compare CMS released QSO-25-20-NH on June 18, 2025, detailing several important updates that will impact how nursing home performance is displayed on Nursing Home Care Compare. These changes aim to provide a more... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 18, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Medicare, Staffing
Q: I recently started working as the MDS coordinator at a facility. MDS assessments have been scheduled, but no one completed them. What should I do to get back in compliance? A: 1. Assess the Extent of the Delay Identify how many assessments are overdue and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 19, 2025 | Admissions, Dietary, Nursing, Quality, Staffing, Survey
Addressing Top Complaints of Residents & Family Did you know that communication breakdowns, staffing shortages, and dining concerns are among the most frequent complaints in long-term care facilities? Resident and family satisfaction is critical to maintaining... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 18, 2025 | 5-Star, Quality, Quality Measure, Staffing, Survey
Updated 5 Star Ratings Released with Unfrozen QMs! What You Need to Know CMS has officially released the January 2025 Five-Star Quality Rating updates on Care Compare, and providers across the country are reviewing their new ratings. The January 2025 Care...