by Proactive Medical Review | Sep 13, 2021 | 5 Star, blog, Compliance, Falls, Nursing, QAPI, Quality, Regulatory, SNF, Survey
F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices has been the third most frequently cited F tag so far in the 2021 fiscal year per Casper data (9/5/21). 3,466 citations have been issued nationally for the 16.6% of providers surveyed. Scope and Severity has ranged...
by Proactive Medical Review | Sep 8, 2021 | 5 Star, blog, Nursing, Quality Measure, Regulatory
The prevalence of pain in long-term care residents is estimated to range from 49% to 83%” (Fox, Raina, & Jadad, 1999). Chronic pain is the top cause of long-term disability in the US, and advanced age a key indicator of chronic pain risk (Ljubica Cvetkovska)....
by Proactive Medical Review | Aug 16, 2021 | 5 Star, blog, Nursing, Regulatory, Survey
F761 Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals is currently the 8th most frequently cited deficiency throughout the nation thus far in FY2021. Source: CASPER 08/08/2021 REGULATION The F761 regulation includes three requirements: Labeling – (1) Drugs and biologicals...
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...
