by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog, MDS, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Care planning is an essential part of quality patient care as it offers an organized structure of identification of needs via the comprehensive assessment. This structure then drives the individualized type of services and care the resident receives by the development... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 16, 2021 | 5-Star, Blog, Nursing, Regulatory, Survey
F761 Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals is currently the 8th most frequently cited deficiency throughout the nation thus far in FY2021. Source: CASPER 08/08/2021 REGULATION The F761 regulation includes three requirements: Labeling – (1) Drugs and biologicals... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory, Survey
On July 28, 2021, CMS issued a memo stating that they are removing the guidance they issued in 2017 that instructed CMS Locations to impose civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for prior noncompliance solely on a per-instance basis. CMS states they will now retain the... 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,...