by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 8, 2024 | Compliance, Regulatory, Survey
In the realm of healthcare, especially within nursing facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations is paramount to safeguarding the well-being of residents. Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed significant revisions to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 8, 2024 | Admissions, Medicare, Q&A
Q: Is it best practice to have witnesses write their own statements for incidents or investigations or to write these statements for them? A: Deciding whether to have witnesses write their own statements or not is going to depend on your specific state... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 8, 2024 | ICD.10, MDS, Medicare, PDPM, SNF
CMS issued corrections to the FY 2024 SNF PPS Final Rule PDPM ICD-10 Mapping. The document, which was issued and effective April 10, 2024, makes corrections to technical errors that are applicable beginning 10/1/2023. This correction document can be accessed at the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2024 | Compliance, Nursing, Q&A, Quality
Q: I hear so much talk about drug diversion in healthcare, how would I know if it was happening in my facility? A: Healthcare professionals and institutions must remain vigilant for signs of drug diversion to safeguard patients and facilitate appropriate... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 7, 2024 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Quality
Infection control is a critical aspect of healthcare, especially in long-term care (LTC) facilities where residents are more vulnerable to infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are a common and often recurring issue in this setting, requiring vigilant...