by Proactive Medical Review | Jul 14, 2021 | 5 Star, blog, Regulatory, Survey
Wondering when surveyors will be at your facility for your annual survey? You’re not alone. This past year has been anything but normal in terms of survey activities. Let’s take a look at the current state of recertification surveys occurring across the nation and...
by Proactive Medical Review | Jul 7, 2021 | 5 Star, Q&A
Q: Do citations received during Focused Infection Control Surveys impact my Five-Star rating? A: Yes, focused infection control surveys are included in the rating calculation, with citations from these surveys counting towards the total weighted health...
by Proactive Medical Review | Jun 17, 2021 | 5 Star, blog, Falls, Nursing, Quality Measure
While often preventable, falls continue to be the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in older adults. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, a typical nursing home with 100 beds reports 100 to 200 falls, with even more falls...
by Proactive Medical Review | May 24, 2021 | 5 Star, blog, QAPI, Quality Measure, Regulatory
QAPI programs help to solidify strong processes for identifying and prioritizing problems and opportunities, and sustaining progress on quality objectives long term. QAPI work plans target organizational process, functions, and services provided to residents based...
by Proactive Medical Review | May 12, 2021 | 5 Star, blog, COVID-19, MDS, Nursing, Quality Measure, Weight Loss
As reported by the CDC, chronic lower respiratory disease and respiratory infections are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the elderly, and perhaps unsurprisingly, provisional data indicates COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in 2020. Given the...
by Proactive Medical Review | May 12, 2021 | 5 Star, blog, COVID-19, MDS, Nursing, Quality Measure, Weight Loss
The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted rates of weight loss in long-term care facilities both directly and indirectly. Prior to the onset of the pandemic, the Quality Measure ‘Percent of Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight’ was 5.8% at the national average (QIES Database...
