HTS Blog

Winter Risk for Slips and Trips

Along with colder temperatures, winter brings us fresh crisp air, crackling fires, and glistening snow. Winter temperatures also pose many health risks, especially for older adults. While falls can happen year-round, winter can be increasingly…
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Indiana National Guard Assistance for Nursing Facilities

On October 21, 2020, Governor Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Health (IDH) announced the Indiana National Guard would be utilized for administrative and other similar tasks at nursing facilities in Indiana, in order for nursing facility…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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