LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES
Please Share Your Reopening Plans
Several members have expressed interest in seeing other providers reopening plans. LeadingAge Kansas is going to create a clearinghouse for members to share their reopening plans in a password-protected space on our website. If you are willing to share, please send your plans to dana@leadingagekansas.org. We will post the link in our Aging Update on Wednesday and add to the page as plans come in. Thanks in advance for helping your fellow members out.
Need PPE?
If you are one of our many members still in search of PPE, make sure to contact dave@leadingagekansas.org for multiple possible options.
COVID-19 Educational Topics Brought to You by LeadingAge Kansas:
- July 1st | 1 PM Webinar: COVID-19 Liability Defenses and Risk Management Strategies.
- View all of our other upcoming webinars about COVID-19.
KANSAS UPDATES
- Kelly Administration Announces Enhancements to Hero Relief Program.
- KSBN Weekly Update – Moving to bi-weekly.
- PEAK 2.0 Open Enrollment Extended to July 10:
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, open enrollment for the PEAK 2.0 was postponed. It has now been extended through July 10, 2020. Before making a decision please be aware that the program commitment has been revised to be less rigorous during this time of pandemic. Homes deciding to join this year will do all their work and training virtually or independently. You will have about one, one-hour commitment per month. You will receive a detailed timeline once enrollment closes and communication begins. To enroll go to: https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/aging/outreach/peak20/enroll/ Questions? Email the Peak 2.0 Project Team at K-State or call (785) 532-2776.
FEDERAL UPDATES
- CMS Announces Changes to 5-Star Rating System; End of Staffing Submission Waiver.
- HHS Clarifies Provider Relief Medicaid Distribution Application Items.
- GAO: 29% Older Adult Renters Severely Cost Burdened.
- HUD Responds on Not Distributing CARES Act Senior Housing Funds.
LEADINGAGE NATIONAL UPDATES
- Coronovirus Daily Member Update for 6-26-2020.
- Please register for daily live online updates here.
- Miss a call? Check out the call archives.
- Go to www.leadingage.org/covid19 for all info, resources and connection opportunities.
RESOURCES
New QuickCast on Reopening Life Plan Communities
The LeadingAge Knowledge Center continues to add new content to help you navigate the COVID-19 crisis. This week’s QuickCast is Reopening Considerations for Life Plan Communities. In this 17-minute QuickCast, Dee Pekruhn outlines ideas and solutions for life plan communities to consider as they move forward with “reopening.” Access this and other resources for free on the Learning Hub Coronavirus page.
