by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 27, 2023 | 5-Star, Blog, Documentation, Quality, Survey
Is your facility survey ready? According to CASPER (9/17/23), nearly 12% of the nation’s LTC facilities have not had a recertification survey in over 24 months. The states with the highest percentages include: Kentucky – 76.3% Maryland – 73.3% Idaho – 67.9% Alabama –...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 19, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Blog, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
The October 1st effective date of the revised MDS 3.0 item set (v1.18.11) is fast approaching. This updated version of the MDS brings with it many significant changes. The implications of these changes affect not just the completion of the MDS, but also will have a...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 12, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Blog, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
The Care Area Assessment (CAA) process is one of three components of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI). Another component, the MDS, identifies actual or potential areas of concern, and the remainder of the RAI process supports efforts to further assess Care...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 5, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Blog, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Elements of an Effective Behavior Management Program for Nursing Facilities Behavior management plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for residents in nursing facilities. It involves strategies and interventions aimed at understanding...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 28, 2023 | Facilities Management, Life Safety, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Maintenance Department staff are the spark plugs and oil of the facility engine. Without an operational physical plant and working equipment, the facility could not “drive” quality in all other departments. How effectively are you ensuring proper Care and Maintenance...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 21, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, F-Tag, Physicians, Regulatory, Survey
Physicians play a crucial role in supervising the care of residents in nursing facilities. Physician visits should be thorough and comprehensive, encompassing an evaluation of the resident’s condition, review of medications and treatments, and a review of the plan of...
