by Proactive Medical Review | Jul 7, 2021 | Abuse, blog, Compliance, Legal, Nursing, Regulatory
Even though SNFs have collectively seen higher reimbursement rates under the Patient-Driven Payment Model compared to the previous RUG IV payment model, data shows that there is still room for improvement for most facilities in terms of ensuring accurate revenue under...
by Proactive Medical Review | Jun 29, 2021 | Abuse, blog, Compliance, Legal, Nursing, Regulatory
When you became a long-term care Administrator or Director of Nursing you probably didn’t envision that you would also wear the hat of a detective. In today’s long-term care environment, being able to conduct a thorough internal investigation is a critical strength...
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 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...
by Proactive Medical Review | Apr 13, 2021 | 5 Star, Nursing, Regulatory
Per the CDC, the prevalence of CKD in adults aged 30 years or older is expected to increase from 14.4% in 2020 to 16.7% in 2030. For those progressing to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), dialysis is a crucial intervention to prolong life. While you may already be...
