by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, Survey
A plan of correction (POC) is a plan developed by the facility and approved by CMS or the state survey agency that clearly describes the actions the facility will take to correct deficiencies cited during a survey and specifies the date by which those deficiencies... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 9, 2022 | Compliance, F-Tag, Survey
Oversight, Outbreaks, Overpayments…Oh My! It seems the LTC industry has no shortage of potential pitfalls knocking at the door. October 24, 2022 has come and gone, with the long-awaited phase 3 surveyor interpretive guidance now in effect for LTC providers. This... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 26, 2022 | Q&A, Survey
Q: My facility just completed our annual survey and is in denial of payment until a Directed In-Service training is completed. What is a Directed In-Service training and how do we ensure compliance? A: Directed In-service training is one of the enforcement... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 6, 2022 | Q&A, Survey
Is your nursing facility survey ready? Are you up to date with all of the upcoming regulatory changes effective in October 2022? Preparation for the annual recertification survey should be ongoing, with a formal mock survey process several months prior to the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 15, 2022 | Blog, Survey
F695 Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning, is one of the top 10 areas cited most often in nursing homes. This regulation states that the facility must ensure that a resident who needs respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 10, 2022 | 5-Star, Blog, Survey
Now that annual surveys have resumed, long-term care facilities should be prepared for the first Annual survey they may have had in a very long time. Consider completing a survey readiness checklist as part of your facility’s self-evaluation. Use this sample checklist...