by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 16, 2024 | Regulatory, Survey
Q: Many facilities have gone 3 years or more since their last standard survey. What are the best ways that the facility can communicate with the survey team to enhance the survey process and promote successful outcomes? A: It is vital that the facility... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 26, 2024 | Dietary, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Dietary QA Essentials in Nursing Homes: Ensuring Excellence in Resident Nutrition In nursing homes, dietary services play a crucial role in maintaining residents’ health and well-being. A strong Quality Assurance (QA) program for the dietary department ensures... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 20, 2024 | CMS, Compliance, Regulatory, Survey
Survey Alert! Revised LTC Surveyor Guidance: What You Need to Know Long-term care facilities are about to undergo significant changes as CMS releases revised surveyor guidance aimed at elevating care quality and resident safety. On November 18, 2024, the Centers for... 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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 3, 2024 | Clinical, F-Tag, Nursing, Quality, Survey
F695 Respiratory Care was the 7th most cited deficiency in standard health surveys so far for the 2024 Fiscal Year, being cited in 21% of surveys. F695 mandates that facilities must ensure residents requiring respiratory care, such as oxygen therapy, respiratory...