STATE UPDATES

Happening Now: SPARK News- KDADS Recommendations
Here are the recommendations made by KDADS today for additional SPARK CARES Act funding: 

  1. $5M fund for essential health care workers that are employed onsite.  (Few details available currently.)
  2. Total of $23.6M additional for nursing home funding for 120 days, for all residents regardless of payor source, but payments sent out through the Medicaid system. Clarification forthcoming.
  3. 5% increase for PACE and HCBS/FE.   
  4. Total $12.5M for Behavioral Health and Aging Assistance programs such as community mental health centers, AAAs, substance abuse providers.

The LTC associations will follow up with KDADS in our weekly meeting tomorrow.

State Holds Statewide COVID-19 Testing Strategy and KDADS’ Adult Care Home Testing Plan Requirements – What You need to Know
Dr. Farah Ahmed, State Epidemiologist, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Scott Brunner, Deputy Secretary, Kansas Department for Aging and Disabilities Services held an informational webinar about the Statewide COVID-19 Testing Strategy and KDADS’ requirement for adult care homes testing plans today.

KDADS PPE Survey for Adult Care Homes
If you have not already done so, we encourage you to complete the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QK8YJ2Q. Survey results will assist the agency to fulfill their new requirement, as contained in House Bill 2016, to provide necessary PPE to adult care homes.  

LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES

Join us for Our Friday Weekly Webinar About All Things COVID-19
We will feature the latest state and federal updates as well as important issues that come up during the week. Webinars are free for members and held every Friday at 10 AM. If you haven’t already,register for next week’s webinar.

Member in the News
Our little town is hurting right now.’ Prayers Sought as COVID Cluster Hits Rural KS.

Upcoming COVID-19-Focused Educational Opportunities
Webinar: July 28th | 1 PM  Dementia Communication ‘on Steroids’ during COVID with Erin Bonitto.

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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.