by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 27, 2021 | Q&A, Survey
Q: With most facilities awaiting their annual survey after waiting 15 months to 2 years without one, what are some tips for things to double-check to make sure they are prepared? A: Answer: One of the most important things to do is to make sure you have all of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 14, 2021 | 5-Star, Blog, Regulatory, Survey
Wondering when surveyors will be at your facility for your annual survey? You’re not alone. This past year has been anything but normal in terms of survey activities. Let’s take a look at the current state of recertification surveys occurring across the nation and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 26, 2021 | 5-Star, COVID-19, Regulatory, Survey
Q: Now that standard surveys are beginning to resume, will surveyors still conduct the annual survey if we have active COVID-19 cases in the facility and will it trigger them to combine a Focused Infection Control (FIC) Survey with the annual survey? A: Yes,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 20, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, PDPM, QAPI, Reimbursement, Survey
With occupancy in senior living communities at an all-time low of 80.7% during the fourth quarter, planning to capture accurate payments, safeguarding revenue to withstand the scrutiny of Medical Review and securing 5 star status is more important than ever as we... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 25, 2020 | 5-Star, Blog, Compliance, Survey
On 08/17/2020 CMS announced that they are revising guidance on the expansion of survey activities to authorize onsite revisits and other surveys, and guidance was provided to State Survey Agencies (SA) on resolving previously “on hold” enforcement cases. A temporary... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 2, 2020 | COVID-19, Infection Prevention, MDS, Survey
Focused Infection Control Surveys and CARES Act Funding On June 1, 2020, CMS released a memo to State Survey Agency Directors calling on states to ensure that all Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes receive an on-site infection control focused survey and...