by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 16, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Dietary, Survey
F812 Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary is ranked as the most frequently cited deficiency in Standard Surveys so far for the 2023 fiscal year (CASPER 5/7/23). F812 has been cited in 39% of these surveys. No other dietary tags rank in the top 25, although... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 4, 2023 | Audits
The New Year calls for new beginnings and fresh starts! With increasingly sophisticated data analytics, regulatory enforcement of required Compliance and Ethics Programs (CEP) effective October 2022, and President Biden’s nursing home reform, providers must focus... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 19, 2022 | 5-Star, Blog, F-Tag, Survey
As we begin a new year, many of us are reflecting back on 2022 to help us set goals for positive change in 2023. Do your goals include prioritizing 5-Star Improvement or better survey outcomes? As you know, both annual surveys and complaint surveys can have a... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 19, 2022 | Infection Prevention, RoP
On July 18, 2019, CMS finalized new requirements related to binding arbitration agreements that went into effect on September 16, 2019. The requirements prohibit LTC facilities from requiring residents to sign binding arbitration agreements as a condition of admission... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 13, 2022 | Blog, Infection Prevention
Staff must be informed and competent in following proper infection control practices. Systems for educating team members and for ensuring that they understand and apply the information properly while performing their job duties is essential. In 2022, 4027 facilities...