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... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2020 | Blog, Compliance, Therapy
Hindsight is 20/20… this is something that comes to mind when taking a deep dive into the new and unforeseen National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) procedure to procedure (PTP) edits that were effective January 1, 2020. Without any warning, Capitol Bridge, LLC,...