Stories from the Field
Meet HTS SHEro Jessica Duffy You may be asking yourself, what exactly is a SHEro? A SHEro is a woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities; a heroine. The pandemic has made it clear that HTS has been blessed with many heros and sheros but for this story from the field’s purposes […]
Healthy Habits to Benefit Your Brain and Body
Although research is still developing, there is strong evidence that people leading a healthy lifestyle can lower their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. By following these tips, you can take the steps to reduce your risk of cognitive decline. 1. Cardiovascular Exercise Incorporate physical activity that raises your heart rate […]
Stories from the Field
Featuring HTS Healthcare Hero, Kristen Stedman Meet Kristen Stedman, a 9-year HTS veteran and a PTA at Ketcham Memorial Center. Kristen’s healthcare hero status was further solidified by Ketcham’s Administrator, Kathy Wittmer who stated, “We wouldn’t have been able to make it through navigating the PHE without the infection control nurse and Kristen.” Kristen displayed […]
Common Citations During Infection Focused Surveys
Blog by: Shelly Maffia, MSN, MBA, RN, LNHA, QCP, CHC, Director of Regulatory Services, Proactive Medical Review Now that routine surveys are beginning to take place in most states, it is important that vigilant infection prevention and control practices do not take a backseat to other survey-ready quality assurance activities. Notably, HHS announced a $2.0 billion […]
Avoid the Survey Tag (F-866) with Five Simple Steps
By: Sheena Mattingly, Director of Clinical Outcomes On August 26, 2020 CMS released a memo detailing COVID-19 testing requirements. In order for nursing homes to participate in Medicare and Medicaid, staff and residents need to adhere to new testing requirements. A revised survey tool for surveyors to assess nursing home compliance in this matter is […]
Knee Pain
The knee joint is the largest and most complex joint in the body. Enduring a significant amount of stress, the knee acts as a support system for our body when sitting, walking, running, and climbing. The number of moving parts in the knee that makes it so useful also causes it to be vulnerable to […]
Enforcement Cases Held during the Prioritization Period and Revised Survey Prioritization
Blog by: Shelly Maffia, MSN, MBA, RN, LNHA, QCP, CHC, Director of Regulatory Services, Proactive Medical Review On 08/17/2020 CMS announced that they are revising guidance on the expansion of survey activities to authorize onsite revisits and other surveys, and guidance was provided to State Survey Agencies (SA) on resolving previously “on hold” enforcement cases. […]
Stories from the Field
Hoping & Coping: Smiling Faces This story from the field focuses on the new “HTS Hoping & Coping Series”. This series emphasizes all the wonderful HTS therapists and the extraordinary lengths taken to assure quality services and patient well-being are maintained during the PHE. Meet Alexis Jackson, OT and Rehab Manager at Good Sam Home […]
Stories from the Field
Featuring Marita Huey, PTA At age 43, Marita Huey decided to go back to school to pursue a career in which she could serve people within the healthcare space. This journey led her to becoming a PTA. Marita has now been with HTS for seven years! One of Marita’s newest therapy tricks is the use […]
The Proof is in the GG
By: Sheena Mattingly, Director of Clinical Outcomes In case you are in need of a recap, let’s start from the beginning. PDPM came into our lives on October 1, 2019. IDT processes and collaborative effort toward patient-centered care became even more imperative. Therapy remained a necessity in the recovery process under the methodology. The Centers […]