by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 10, 2024 | 5-Star, Quality, Staffing
PBJ Insights into Five-Star Success: Your Path to Excellence in Nursing Home Staffing Achieving a five-star staffing rating is a critical measure of success for nursing homes. This rating not only reflects the quality of care provided but also impacts the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 24, 2024 | Q&A, Staffing
Q: How should we handle staffing challenges during peak flu season? A: During peak flu season, having a robust staffing plan is essential. This includes cross-training staff to fill multiple roles, establishing partnerships with local staffing agencies... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 22, 2024 | Education, MDS, Nursing, Quality, Staffing
Recently, a poll was posted inquiring about upcoming retirement plans for MDS Coordinators and Directors of Nursing. The poll was posted in a closed Facebook forum, The MDS Coordinators Discussion Group, hosted by Jim Kilburn which represents over 19,000 post-acute... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 5, 2024 | MDS, Nursing, Quality, Staffing
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the retention of skilled and dedicated MDS (Minimum Data Set) staff is critical. MDS coordinators play a pivotal role in assessing patients’ needs, maintaining compliance with regulations, and facilitating smooth... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog, MDS, Nursing, Staffing
On any given day, there are more than 1500 open MDS positions across the United States. With MDS staff feeling the ongoing pressure of staffing shortages, combined with the added stress of the October 1st MDS changes, many facilities are at significant risk of MDS... 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...