Last week, Lacey Hunter with the Survey and Credentialing Commission at KDADS joined the LeadingAge Kansas weekly webinar to discuss the minimum staffing rule and other updates. One of the items she mentioned was CMS providing a multi-page document outlining FAQ related to the newest enhanced barrier precautions guidance. Find the FAQ here. Find the original QSO here.  

Questions or concerns about the memo can be sent to DNH_TriageTeam@cms.hhs.gov

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Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.