KANSAS UPDATES

Weekly Associations/Agency Meeting Update. LeadingAge Kansas, KHCA and KACE have a call with KDADS officials every Tuesday. This Tuesday we were told that KDADS is in charge of developing the Kansas plan to implement COVID-19 testing of all nursing home residents and staff. No details were shared other than it will likely be done in phases around the state. We urged that the state pay for such testing if it to occur, and that the least invasive options be used for residents. Note: Our stance has been that providers need access to testing for staff and residents. However, required COVID-19 testing of residents and staff in nursing homes is very likely to happen in Kansas, as it has in most other states due to an earlier recommendation by VP Pence to states, and the fact that testing is a now a requirement in the federal plan to re-open nursing homes.

There are 8,539 Cases of COVID-19 in Kansas Today
Here are the latest COVID-19 cases in Kansas. These numbers represent ONLY individuals that have had a positive COVID-19 test. | Map of COVID-19 in KS.

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Nicole Schings is the Director of Member Services and Business Development. Nicole joined the association in 2018, and oversees our Member Services program, our Partnership and Associate Member relationships, and our online education system. A graduate of Washburn University, Nicole uses her 22 years of experience in the association world to enhance the support of our members, problem solve their issues and bring new partners into the LeadingAge Kansas family. Outside of work, Nicole is passionate about geocaching and moments spent with her dog, Blu. You can reach Nicole directly at 785.670.8048.