STATE NEWS
Encore Zoom Call for Regional Testing Info
Due to the late notice given to adult care homes interested in free PCR testing being offered by the state of Kansas, an encore presentation on the new program will be held Thursday, Nov 19th at 1:30 pm.
Correction from Monday: The contact info for your assigned regional lab can be found here.
FEDERAL NEWS
CMS Urges Urgent Call To Action
Today, CMS publicly recognized the nursing homes at which 50% or more of their staff have completed CMS training designed to help staff combat the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in nursing homes Nursing Home Facilities Training 50% Achievement List (PDF).
With coronavirus cases increasing across the country and infection control identified as a major issue, CMS encourages all nursing homes to take advantage of this no-cost opportunity to train their staff.”
The training includes multiple modules on topics such as infection control, screening and surveillance, PPE usage, disinfection, cohorting and caring for individuals with dementia during a pandemic. CMS developed this training in consultation with the CDC and expert stakeholders, and announced the training on August 25, 2020. The free training is free to access on a public CMS website; instructions on how to create an account and take the training are available at qsep.cms.gov/welcome.aspx.
LEADINGAGE KANSAS NEWS
Friday’s Update Packed with Important Information
In addition to the State and Federal COVID updates, Justin Smith and Zane Davis with Direct Supply will join us to talk about air filtration and negative pressure air flow. We will also have a new member benefit announcement as well.
Here is the link to register for webinars for the rest of the year.
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