Home Health Consulting
Proactive provides Home Health Consulting to advance compliance, care quality and reimbursement accuracy.
Home Health Consulting Services:
- Mock Survey & Survey Management
- Mergers and Acquisition Support and Due Diligence
- Start-up and Expansion
- QAPI/Star Ratings/VBP/HHCAHPs
- Interim Management
- Strategic Planning and KPI
- Reimbursement/Finance
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Recruitment and Retention
- P&P Development
- Compliance
- Coaching and Leadership Development
- CCRC service integration
Ask Proactive – Key Expectations, Common Survey Findings, Best Practices, and Steps to Consider to Ensure Survey Readiness
Intravenous therapy in skilled nursing facilities care heightens clinical and regulatory risk. Surveyors frequently review IV therapy practices to evaluate compliance related to federal quality of care regulations, nursing standards, infection prevention requirements,...
Path to Five Star Quality Measures in 2026
The MDS 3.0 Quality Measures User’s Manual v18.0, effective January 1, 2026, includes some notable changes to QM specifications and reporting expectations. In addition, MDS‑driven QMs are becoming increasingly impactful across Care Compare, Five‑Star Ratings, SNF QRP,...
Ask Proactive – It doesn’t appear that we’ve had any significant changes at our facility this past year. Do we still need to review or revise our Facility Assessment?
Q: It doesn’t appear that we’ve had any significant changes at our facility this past year. Do we still need to review or revise our Facility Assessment? A: Yes. Under F838, the Facility Assessment must be reviewed at least annually, even if no significant...
We engaged Nichole McClain, RN, to conduct a Mock Survey in preparation for our official survey, and the experience was extremely valuable. Nichole’s thorough review, clear feedback, and detailed guidance helped us identify gaps, strengthen compliance, and feel confident in our survey readiness. Following the state survey, she also provided expert support with our Plan of Correction, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission. She was professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process. We highly recommend her services to any agency preparing for a survey.
Nichole is extremely knowledgeable regarding home care and guided us to making a huge change that will help our company significantly. Not only was she a huge help, we thoroughly enjoyed being around her!
Nicole’s expertise, attention to detail, and dedication to compliance were evident throughout the entire time we worked together. She was exceptionally thorough in reviewing our policies and operations, offering clear, actionable recommendations that have already made a positive impact.
What stood out most was her kindness and professionalism. She took the time to explain complex requirements in a way that was easy to understand, and treated our team with respect and encouragement. It’s rare to find someone who combines deep regulatory knowledge with such a compassionate and approachable demeanor. We’re grateful for her support and would highly recommend her services to any agency striving for excellence.