by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 2, 2021 | Q&A, Restorative, Therapy
Q: Can a resident be on both restorative and therapy at the same time? A: Yes. Facilities may elect to have licensed rehabilitation professionals perform skilled therapeutic interventions that constitute a high level of complexity, or train aides in... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog, MDS, PDPM, Q&A, Therapy
Q: What procedure should we follow if a staff member refuses to participate in our facility’s mandatory routine COVID-19 testing? A: It is recommended that your facility policy and procedure regarding COVID-19 testing is consistent with your policies for other... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog, MDS, PDPM, Q&A, Therapy
Q: Does the resident have to have a cannula in their tracheostomy to be able to code O0100E tracheostomy care? A: No, they do not. According to page 0-9 pf the RAI manual, you can “code cleansing of the tracheostomy and/or cannula in this item”, so the presence... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, MDS, PDPM, Q&A, Therapy
A person-centered, comprehensive, and realistic plan of care is integral to ensuring an individual receives the best care possible. The insurgence of COVID-19 has complicated the care of those affected, either directly or indirectly in a myriad of ways. From common... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, MDS, PDPM, Q&A, Therapy
Q: Are days when therapy completes an evaluation only supposed to be counted as therapy days on the MDS? A: The day of evaluation should be counted in terms of determining the Therapy Start Date, but not counted as a “therapy day” if no direct treatment was... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 8, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Documentation, Education, Therapy
Q: What should be documented in the medical record when therapy treatment is disrupted because of COVID-19? For example, in my facility essential therapy staff are unavailable to treat because they are on a 14 day quarantine. A: In many cases, therapy services...