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PDPM Training is a Success!

If you can look this happy at the end of a 6 hour ICD.10 coding session... then it must have been pretty great! Thank you for everyone who turned out for our Evansville event on April 9th! “Today’s training was excellent! Our speaker…
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Five-Star & Nursing Home Compare Changes

by Shelly Maffia, Director of Regulatory Services, Proactive Medical Review CMS released upcoming improvements to Nursing Home Compare and the Five Star Rating system that will go into effect in April 2019. Key changes that will take place…
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7 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare for PDPM

Master PDPM Methodology Master PDPM methodology and include all staff in job relevant PDPM subject matter trainings. Since we started PDPM training in September 2018, we have seen a trend of key departments who are being left out of the…
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Give Your Knee’s a Break!

Did you know that every one pound of body weight, it adds three pounds of force to the knees? The knee is the largest joint in the body and gives you flexibility and stability for standing, walking, crouching, running, jumping and turning.…
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Doctors, Software, Training: Preparing for ‘Non-Negotiable’ PDPM Coding Pressures

by Skilled Nursing News Starting October 1, skilled nursing facility operators will have no choice but to become proficient with a specific type of medical coding that previously had no bearing on reimbursements — and leading industry voices…
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Early Implementation for PDPM Success

By: Cassie Murray, OTR, ,QCP, Chief Operating Officer Site-Specific PDPM Impact Individual PDPM Meetings with all partner sites: All HTS partner sites received education on PDPM along with their specific PDPM Impact Analysis. Deep Dive into…
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Technology We’re Loving!

The Bungee Mobility Trainer by Neurogym Tech. available through Medline “Therapists like this piece of equipment because it allows our rehab guests to work on static and dynamic balance while eliminating the fear of falling. I witnessed…
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You’re Invited to Join Us

Improve Brain Health & Memory FREE Community Workshops We're excited to sponsor FREE Community Workshops focusing on Solutions to Improve Your Mental Fitness & Overall Brain Health. Check out the schedule below to find the workshop…
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Diabetes Management & Prevention

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. There is not any one specific cause of diabetes however there are many factors which contribute to a higher risk of getting the disease including but not limited…
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HTS Kicks Off PDPM Education

Last September through December, HTS provided introductory trainings via a series of PDPM 2-hour live trainings for partner communities and staff. The training covered PDPM fundamentals and methodology accompanied with an action plan for success.…
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Engaging Acute Care Prior to PDPM

Education on PDPM HTS is actively scheduling PDPM education for hospitals and physicians to keep valued referral sources and community partners informed on the pending change and how it will affect them and their post-acute partners. More…
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The Benefits of Good Posture

The way you hold your body is posture and the way you move your body is body mechanics. There are correct ways to hold your body when you stand, walk, sit, lift and even sleep. Proper posture allows us to move in the way we want, causing our…
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