by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 17, 2024 | F-Tag, Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: We just had an annual survey and received three F-Tags level D in SNF area. One of those was Infection Control. Should I anticipate a civil money penalty due to the Infection tag? A: You will only receive the enhanced enforcement penalties if you... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 9, 2024 | Coding, MDS, Q&A
Q: Is concussion related to fall considered a fall with major injury that would be coded In section JJ1900C of the MDS? A: The RAI Manual defines a fall with major injury as follows: Major injury: includes bone fractures, joint dislocations, closed head... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 3, 2024 | ICD.10, Nursing, PDPM, Q&A, Reimbursement
Q: I had a resident admitted to our SNF under skilled care who has been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, but the NTA points are not generating in the HIPPS code. Can you please explain why this is happening and what corrective action should be taken to ensure reimbursement is... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 26, 2024 | Compliance, Q&A
Q: To ensure resident safety with beds and bedrails, how often should bed inspections be conducted and what should be checked? A: As part of the preventive maintenance program, bed inspections should be conducted a minimum of every six months, and this... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 19, 2024 | Coding, MDS, Q&A
Q: When coding IV fluids “while not a resident” in section K of the MDS for a resident who does not have a dehydration diagnosis what documentation would support that the IVFs were administered for nutrition/hydration? A: The key to supporting the coding... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 13, 2024 | Q&A, QAPI, Quality
Q: How does oral care impact the risk of death in a nursing home? A: Aspiration pneumonia is a leading cause of death in nursing homes. Aspiration pneumonia occurs when a non-air substance (e.g. food, liquid, saliva) and bacteria from the mouth is...