by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 28, 2025 | Clinical, Compliance, F-Tag, Pharmacy, Regulatory, Survey
Q: What are the most common reasons for the citing of F761 – Storage of Drugs and Biologicals? A: In Appendix PP the regulatory guidance for F761 is as follows: §483.45(g) Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals Drugs and biologicals used in the facility must be... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 21, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Coding, Compliance, Infection Prevention, Physicians, Survey
Fresh Take on Medical Director Oversight in LTC: F841 Compliance & Schizophrenia Diagnosis Standards Recent updates to the Appendix PP guidance for F841, along with heightened focus on accurate schizophrenia diagnoses, place renewed emphasis on the medical... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 30, 2025 | 5-Star, Legal, Regulatory, Survey
Q: What are some scenarios in which an IDR (Informal Dispute Resolution) might be requested? A: The IDR process gives nursing facilities one informal opportunity to dispute cited deficiencies after any survey of Federal requirements for participation. The... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 16, 2025 | Compliance, Elopement, F-Tag, Regulatory, Survey
Safeguarding Residents – F689 Managing Elopement in LTC Elopement is one of the most urgent safety risks in long term care, often leading to devastating outcomes and serious regulatory citations. Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents is a top priority... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 2, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Quality Measure, Reimbursement, Survey
F641 Accuracy of MDS Assessments – Revised LTC Surveyor Guidance CMS and the Department of Health & Human Services released an updated version of the LTC Surveyor Guidance on March 10, 2025. This update, which revises the earlier January 16th release, takes... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 26, 2025 | Compliance, Pain, Physicians, Psychotropics, QAPI, Regulatory, Survey
Don’t Postpone Preparing for CMS’ Revised Surveyor Guidance Take advantage of the revisions to the surveyor guidance being delayed until April 28, 2025 to hardwire preparation for the changes. Now is the opportunity to complete a thorough review of...