CMS Directs Questions/Concerns About EBP to CDC
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressed the recent incorporation of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) into the nursing home Requirements of Participation on the April 2 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Open Door Forum,...
New Rule Clarifies Employee Representation During OSHA Inspections
On April 1, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule concerning the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of...
Bill Would Attract, Recruit, Retain Direct Care Workers
On April 10, Representatives Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Danny Davis (D-IL) introduced the Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act, which would provide grants to states, territories, and tribal organizations to support direct care...
CMS Releases Final Rule on Streamlining Medicaid Eligibility Determination Processes
On April 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) formally published a final rule, Streamlining Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Basic Health Program Application, Eligibility Determination, Enrollment, and Renewal Processes. This rule...
Senate Passes Resolution to Repeal NLRB Joint Employer Rule
On a vote of 50-48, the U.S. Senate, on April 10, voted to overturn a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) final rule, issued in October 2023, establishing a new and broader standard for determining...
Kansas Christian Home Celebrated with An Egg Hunt
For Easter, Kansas Christian Home hosted an intergenerational Easter egg hunt, a new favorite tradition in their community. Over 40 kindergarteners from a neighboring school (plus some of their staff member’s children) went on...
Lakeview Village Hosted Del Gilbert
Recently, Lakeview Village hosted Del Gilbert with Accelerating Excellence to present his Leadership training for all of their employees. Del led a “How to Manage your Day” training with all of the supervisors, as...
Spring Regional Roundtables Are Right Around the Corner
Our staff is getting packed and ready for a road trip! Our Regional Roundtables are scheduled throughout May. We would love to see you at one of the following locations:
Dodge City Manor of the Plains May...
Encourage Your Team to Apply for the LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship
The LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship application is open now! This scholarship program is available exclusively to the employees of LeadingAge Kansas member organizations. Applications are being accepted through June 1, 2024.
We invite you to...
CMP Grant Funds for Air Purification Ending Soon
There is still time to apply to receive an air disinfection unit at NO COST to you through this special CMP grant fund. Over 60 long-term care organizations in the state have already applied...
White House Executive Order and Fact Sheet on Caregivers
Today in a Rose Garden ceremony, the President signed an Executive Order summarizing his Administration’s caregiver actions and proposals; Katie Smith Sloan was among the invited guests. A Fact Sheet – “Biden Harris Administration...
FY 2024 SNF PPS Proposed Rule Analysis
Please find a members-only analysis of the FY 2024 SNF PPS proposed rule here. Your LeadingAge login is required to access. We will also host a special Nursing Home Network call on Friday, April...