National Skilled Nursing Care Week
HTS Celebrates National Skilled Nursing Week In recognition of National Skilled Nursing Week, Healthcare Therapy Services, Inc. celebrated with their partners by honoring our aging in addition to the health care heroes for their unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those served. National Skilled Nursing Care Week was established by the American Health Care […]
Safely Reopening Nursing Homes: Quick Summary of New CMS Guidance
Blog by: Shelly Maffia, MSN, MBA, RN, LNHA, QCP, CHC, Director of Regulatory Services, Proactive Medical Review As part of President Trump’s Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new nursing home reopening recommendations for state and local officials. These recommendations detail criteria for relaxing certain restrictions […]
Therapy Provider Partners with Brewery to Provide Hand Sanitizer for Indiana Skilled Nursing Communities
HTS Partners with the Hoosier Brewing Company Healthcare Therapy Services, Inc. (HTS) has partnered with the Hoosier Brewing Company, a Greenwood, Indiana based craft beer producer and distributor to provide much needed hand sanitizer to skilled nursing facilities statewide. “As the economy is reopening, we have to remain diligent in our efforts to continue to […]
Chair Exercises to Get Fit While You Sit
Did you know that you can still get a workout while sitting down? Exercise helps keep our bodies healthy and strong. Try incorporating these exercises into your daily routine to stay active and in shape at home. Ankle Circles Sit in a chair with feet flat on the floor. Extend your right knee and […]
Properly Using Personal Protective Equipment
Blog by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention SEQUENCE FOR PUTTING ON PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) The type of PPE used will vary based on the level of precautions required, such as standard and contact, droplet or airborne infection isolation precautions. The procedure for putting on and removing PPE should be tailored to the […]
Pulmonary Therapy Interventions for COVID-19 Patients
HTS is excited to launch Breathe: A Pulmonary Intervention Program supported and directed by physical and occupational therapists. Breathe is focused on Percussion and Postural Drainage Therapy also known as chest physical therapy. Therapy interventions can be beneficial in the respiratory treatment and physical rehabilitation of patients with COVID-19, COPD, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Asthma, ARDS, Lung […]
COVID-19 Clinical Tips for Respiratory Assessment
Blog by Sherry Roberts, RN, Clinical Consultant, Proactive Medical Review COVID-19 is an acute, sometimes severe, respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus SARS-CoV2. Person-to-person spread occurs through contact with infected secretions, mainly via contact with large respiratory droplets, but can also occur via contact with a surface contaminated by respiratory droplets. Nursing facilities face […]
May is Better Hearing & Speech Awareness Month
May is Better Hearing & Speech Awareness Month. Speech-Language Pathologists play an important role in working with the aging population. Speech-Language Pathologists are highly trained to help older adults with communication, cognitive and swallowing impairments due to illness, trauma or disease. Signs of Speech and Language Disorders: Having Difficulty Communicating to Others Struggling with […]
Homemade Cloth Masks: Proper Washing Guide
Proper Washing Guide for Homemade/Donated Cloth Masks Before Your First Wear, Wash or Soak in Vinegar to Preserve the Color—Since They will be Washed Often Washing Machine Recommended Versus Handwashing If You Wash Multiple Masks Together, Tie the Strings Beforehand to Prevent Tangling Feel Free to Throw in Regular Wash or Use a Garment Bag […]
Occupational Therapy Helps People Enjoy Life
Occupational therapists enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent (or live better with) injury, illness, or disability. Occupational therapy interventions include helping people learn how to compensate and/or regain skills in order to lead a full and productive life. Occupational Therapy Interventions Include: Guidance […]