Compliance Program Development & Support
Proactive’s team includes experts certified through the Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA) with the skills to meet your needs for the development and ongoing implementation of a SNF Compliance and Ethics Program. Contact us for information on compliance program development, risk-based work plan implementation, program oversight and assistance with potential violation investigations. Interim Compliance Officer services available.
SNF Compliance & Ethics Program Services:
- Compliance Program Development
- Compliance Training
- Hotline Monitoring & Investigations
- Interim Compliance Officer Services
Investigations
Proactive works with provider leadership, legal counsel and/or alongside your compliance staff to provide confidential 3rd party compliance investigation support via case review, chart audits, billing assessment, interviews, onsite observations and legal nurse consulting.
We have developed a great relationship with Proactive over the last few years. The resources that they provide to us have helped us determine where we are in line with trends in the LTC industry and help us determine where we want to be moving forward.
Ask Proactive – How does oral care impact the risk of death in a nursing home?
Q: How does oral care impact the risk of death in a nursing home? A: Aspiration pneumonia is a leading cause of death in nursing homes. Aspiration pneumonia occurs when a non-air substance (e.g. food, liquid, saliva) and bacteria from the mouth is...
DON Success: Delegation of Duties
As the acuity and complexity of long-term care residents has increased, the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON) have also escalated significantly. The duties of the DON are not just clinical in nature, they also involve regulatory, reimbursement, and...
Ask Proactive – How long does CMS’ Abuse Icon remain on Care Compare?
Q: How long does CMS’ Abuse Icon remain on Care Compare? A: Criteria that identify a facility of non-compliance related to abuse, and placement of the Abuse Icon on Care Compare includes: Harm-level abuse citation in the most recent survey cycle:...