by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 19, 2025 | Admissions, Dietary, Nursing, Quality, Staffing, Survey
Addressing Top Complaints of Residents & Family Did you know that communication breakdowns, staffing shortages, and dining concerns are among the most frequent complaints in long-term care facilities? Resident and family satisfaction is critical to maintaining... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 12, 2025 | MDS, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Understanding Interpretive Guidance for F656: Comprehensive Care Plans Care planning is a fundamental component of quality patient care, offering an organized structure for identifying resident needs through comprehensive assessment. So far in Calendar Year... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 5, 2025 | 5-Star, Dietary, Quality, Survey
F812: Food Procurement, Storage, Preparation, & Sanitation Compliance F812 Food Procurement, Storage, Preparation, and Sanitary Practices is the third most frequently cited deficiency for the 2025 fiscal year. Most citations have been issued at a scope and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 18, 2025 | 5-Star, Quality, Quality Measure, Staffing, Survey
Updated 5 Star Ratings Released with Unfrozen QMs! What You Need to Know CMS has officially released the January 2025 Five-Star Quality Rating updates on Care Compare, and providers across the country are reviewing their new ratings. The January 2025 Care... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 12, 2025 | 5-Star, Compliance, Legal, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Conducting Thorough Incident Investigations: Key Steps for F610 Compliance Nursing homes must have evidence that all allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment are thoroughly investigated. A detailed and thorough investigation is... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 29, 2025 | 5-Star, Compliance, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Survey
LTC Business Office Survey Prep Refresher The Business Office Manager (BOM) in a long-term care (LTC) facility plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless financial and administrative operations of the facility. While their day-to-day duties primarily revolve...