STATE UPDATES

Learned in Weekly Call with KDADS Today

  • The Nursing Facility Cares Act funding authorized by the SPARK Task Force and State Finance Council should be on the way this month. An attestation form must be signed by every provider receiving funds prior to delivery. We will sa\hare the form with you as soon as it is released by KDADS.
  • KDADS has requested $10M from SPARK for the purpose of providing PPE to state licensed only facilities (AL, RHC, HP) at the rate of $225/staff member to cover an amount equivalent to 2.5 months. More details as they become known and as the request is given consideration and voted on by SPARK.
  • KDADS is working on getting an online PPE ordering portal for adult care homes up and going by the end of September. Supplies will be limited to select types and brands.  It is the intent of KDADS that nursing homes use part of the CARES Act funds they have received to pay for the PPE they need.

FEDERAL

Nursing Home Training from CMS – We Strongly Suggest Someone in Your Building Go Through It
Last week, CMS announced Nursing Home Infection Control Training for all nursing homes in the US. On a call with KDADS today, we were informed that one person from each nursing home must take the training and pass with an 80% pass rate. View the instructions on how to register on the QSEP Website.

LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATE

Don’t Forget to Register for This Week’s LKS Webinar
We have come to the end of our August Weekly webinar series. Thanks to all who have joined us. If you missed any, here is a link to our archives.

As we move into the rest of the year, you will need to re-register for the webinars. Here is the link to register and we look forward to seeing you all next week.

LEADINGAGE NATIONAL UPDATE

TESTING

BD and Quidel Manufacturer Webinar
US HHS will host a webinar with BD and Quidel on September 3, 2020 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central Time to walk through each manufacturer’s training modules that are being utilized by the nursing homes. Each manufacturer will have a 30-minute time slot to present and answer any questions. You can register here.

Testing Supplies
If you have a BD machine: https://www.bdveritor.com/long-term-care-facilities/system-overview/

New Tool from LeadingAge National: Point-of-Care Antigen Testing A to Z
A number of questions have been swirling about point-of-care antigen testing. We have created this quick reference sheet to help answer the most common questions. This reference sheet will be updated as new questions and new information surface.

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