Proactive LTC Consulting

Save the date for our new 12-month webinar series Survey Smart: LTC Deficiency Trends & Solutions beginning on January 14! This series offers long-term care professionals an in-depth understanding of the most frequently cited deficiencies in nursing homes with practical solutions to avoid similar citations. Each session focuses on a specific regulatory requirement, such as infection prevention, accident hazards, comprehensive care planning, and pharmacy services. Participants will learn about the latest regulatory updates, common pitfalls, and effective strategies to maintain compliance and improve quality of care. Through case studies and practical insights, this series equips nursing home leaders, compliance staff, and administrators with the tools they need to navigate complex regulations and ensure the highest standards of resident care. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/eh5hPiy2

Ensuring that your facility is a good fit for prospective residents (and they are a good fit for your facility) is critical for delivering high-quality care and maintaining operational efficiency. A thorough and structured pre-admission screening process can facilitate smooth transitions for residents and minimize potential risks for your facility. Here are some best practices for conducting effective pre-admission screenings. Read more at https://lnkd.in/ebR7a398

Are you a SNF owner or operator who currently has a home health affiliation or the desire to have an affiliation? Home Health may be the missing piece to close the gap in the continuum of care for your patients. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eb7Xx8TJ

Ask Proactive! Fall with major injury has triggered under my SNF QRP report, but no fall with major injury was coded on the 5-Day assessment or the PPS Discharge assessments that were submitted. Where did the information pull from? Find the answer at https://lnkd.in/ekTDPNP5

Join us for Restorative Nursing Excellence: Revitalizing Programs and Restoring Function on Thursday, January 9! This full-day training will focus on restorative nursing programs (RNP) by reviewing program fundamentals including the types of programs, RAI definitions, and regulatory requirements. Attendees will gain insight into evaluating RNP candidates, the connection between restorative programming and Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement, care planning and documentation techniques, and staff training requirements. Instruction will include case study reviews and documentation examples for each type of restorative program. Common barriers to maintaining a successful restorative program are identified with suggested solutions. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gkHPR8yh

Happy New Year from the Proactive team!

Join our new webinar series: Reducing Litigation Risk in SNF & AL beginning January 21! This wide-ranging 12-month compliance and risk management focused series will provide the healthcare professional with insight into the long-term care litigation process and best practices for avoiding lawsuits. Instructors will include a LTC Legal Nurse Consultant with guest sessions by experienced nursing home defense attorneys. Monthly discussion will include the LTC “Hot Topics” of falls and accidents, elopement, resident changes in condition, internal investigations, incident management, medication management, communication practices and fraud and abuse. Checklists and tools will be provided to assist in assessing and monitoring areas of high litigation risk within the facility. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/ef4JwQDT

Don’t miss Proactive’s first webinar of 2025! Learn strategies to assess risk and implement safeguards that prevent resident elopement and ensure safety, helping avoid immediate jeopardy citations. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/eh5hPiy2

Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs) are critical to driving quality improvement and ensuring compliance in skilled nursing facilities. A well-structured PIP not only identifies areas for improvement, but also outlines actionable steps to achieve measurable outcomes. Consider these tips to help you develop and implement impactful PIPs for your facility. Read more at https://lnkd.in/e38Tg3HJ

Save the date for our new 12-month webinar series Survey Smart: LTC Deficiency Trends & Solutions beginning on January 14! This series offers long-term care professionals an in-depth understanding of the most frequently cited deficiencies in nursing homes with practical solutions to avoid similar citations. Each session focuses on a specific regulatory requirement, such as infection prevention, accident hazards, comprehensive care planning, and pharmacy services. Participants will learn about the latest regulatory updates, common pitfalls, and effective strategies to maintain compliance and improve quality of care. Through case studies and practical insights, this series equips nursing home leaders, compliance staff, and administrators with the tools they need to navigate complex regulations and ensure the highest standards of resident care. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/eh5hPiy2