VACCINE NEWS
Kansas COVID-19 Vaccination Overview
- 248,977 People Vaccinated
- 331,022 Total Doses Reported as Administered
– First Dose: 248,977
– Second Dose: 82,045 - 552,775 Total Doses Distributed
– State Distributed: 448,450
– Federal LTC Program: 104,325 - 8.5% of Kansans Vaccinated
- This is a 1.7% increase from last week.
STATE NEWS
Kansas COVID-19 Cluster Summary
As of February 10th, there are 8 long-term care facilities with clusters. Five of those affected by clusters are LeadingAge Kansas members.
Statewide Active COVID-19 Clusters
- Clusters: 252
- Cases: 13,369
- Hospitalizations: 462
Long-Term Care Facilities with Active Cluster Case Information
- Clusters: 125
- Cases: 3,503 (670 case decrease from last week)
- Hospitalizations: 286
Kansas COVID-19: Case Rates
- Cases: 284,894
- Total Case Rate Per 1,000: 97.79
- Daily Cases Diagnosed: 450
Cases and case rate for Kansas has increased.
LEADINGAGE KANSAS NEWS
5-Star Reports Released
The latest, FREE 5-Star Analysis Report is now available based on the January 2021 data. This is the first time since April 2020 that CMS released updated Quality Measures (QM) data with the measure period ending quarter 2 of 2020. The health inspection section now includes a summary of infection control inspections as well as the count of infection control deficiencies. Also, click on the link to the SNF Trend Report as this report has been updated to now include trends for the QMs from the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program. If you did not receive a report for your nursing home, please contact Dana Weaver for a link.
Friday’s Weekly Webinars are a Must Attend
Jump on each week for information and updates about the coronavirus, Fridays at 10 AM. Register here.
Coping with COVID Mondays and Thursdays
Join us to work through the trauma of the impact of the pandemic on aging services providers.
LEADINGAGE NATIONAL NEWS
Don’t miss CMS Director of the Division of Nursing Homes on this Thursday’s LeadingAge Coronavirus Update Call
Evan Shulman will answer questions about how CMS is approaching any changes in visitation guidance (hint: changes are not anticipated in the near future.) He will also talk about current recommendations and answer other questions that have come up recently, as well as take caller questions. You will need to register here. He call starts at 2:30 PM Central.
Celebrating Love in Aging Services: #CareIsLove
Join us this Thursday, February 11th through Sunday, February 14th in celebrating the bonds of love that grow throughout aging services. Starting tomorrow, LeadingAge will transform our social accounts into a #CareIsLove celebration. To make it easy to participate, we’re providing customizable social graphics including profile banners and photoframe cards, sample social posts, and op-ed, press advisory and pitch call templates for members. Print out our Valentine’s Day template cards to have residents and staff color and write meaningful messages to each other. Use the materials on this page to join us in spreading the love this Valentine’s Day.
New Insights and Tools from LeadingAge
LeadingAge staff experts are developing essential advocacy, guidance and tools, and curating the most relevant resources for aging services providers on COVID-19 and beyond, including:
- Ways & Means Committee Releases Draft COVID-19 Relief Legislation
- Some Third Vaccine Clinics Won’t Give First Doses
- House Committee to Consider Housing Relief
- FAQs and Resources on COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccinations
- Harvard Fellow on Vaccine Hesitancy, Messaging in Senior Housing
- Continuing Vaccine Access for Long-Term Care Communities
- CDC: What to Expect for Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program Third Clinics
- Interview with Scott Crabtree and Jere Hales – February 8, 2021
OTHER RESOURCES
Ventilation in Buildings
SARS-CoV-2 viral particles spread between people more readily indoors than outdoors. When indoors, ventilation mitigation strategies help to offset the absence of natural wind and reduce the concentration of viral particles in the indoor air.
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