by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 15, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, MDS, Medicaid, Medicare, PDPM, Quality, Quality Measure, Reimbursement, Survey
Q: Your MDS Coordinator could come to you at any time needing an emergency medical leave, giving notice, or simply deciding that the role is no longer a good fit. What potential challenges could arise if you don’t have an experienced person to fill the position, and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 8, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality, Survey
Stepping into Infection Prevention: Key Questions Every New IP Should Ask Starting as an Infection Preventionist (IP) may feel overwhelming – balancing surveillance, education, data tracking, and compliance all at once. This Q&A highlights common questions... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 8, 2025 | Compliance, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Resident Rights, Survey
Hot Topics in F550 Resident Rights: Real-World Challenges and Practical Solutions Ensuring residents are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion is the foundation of quality care. But in the fast-paced environment of long-term care, even the best... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 1, 2025 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Survey
Rounding for Outcomes for Nurse Leaders Compliance rounds can be instrumental to ensuring accountability, improving resident outcomes, and supporting QAPI initiatives. Rounding consistently and with purpose ensures that care processes meet regulatory standards... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 10, 2025 | Compliance, Consulting, F-Tag, Infection Prevention, Regulatory, Survey
Q: When does the state survey agency or CMS usually apply the remedy of a Directed Plan of Correction? A: A Directed Plan of Correction (DPoC) is a remedy that provides for directed action(s) from either the State or CMS Regional Office (RO) that the facility... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 27, 2025 | 5-Star, Audits, Compliance, Documentation, F-Tag, Legal, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
When a deficiency is cited, the clock starts ticking. How you respond through your Plan of Correction can set the tone for your survey outcome—and your facility’s reputation. This week, we’re sharing practical tips to help you craft a PoC that not only meets...