CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule Integrated Health Systems Implications
The CMS EP Rule includes a provision for “integrated healthcare systems.” Integrated healthcare systems consist of multiple separately certified healthcare facilities under one parent organization. If a regulated facility is part of an integrated...
FAQs for Long Term Care Survey
CMS has updated and published the Frequently Asked Questions Guide about Long Term Care Regulations, the survey process, technical questions, and other related LTC areas. Both questions and scenarios are explained in detail using specific...
Survey Trends Update
The long-term care associations held a quarterly meeting with KDADS survey leadership for updates on adult care home survey trends. Below is a summary of the issues discussed.
Assisted Living Attached to Nursing Home
Nursing home...
CMS Question and Answer: Life Safety Code
The Kansas Fire Marshal has distributed a Q & A on a few different topics from CMS that nursing homes may be struggling with.
Print the document to share with your team.
CMS Question and Answer
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28th Annual Membership Meeting
KING members are invited to attend the 28th Annual Membership Meeting & Luncheon on Wednesday, April 25 at noon. The meeting will be held at the Wichita Hyatt in conjunction with the LeadingAge Kansas Spring...
KDHE/KDADS Small Groups Meetings Update
KDHE and KDADS have been having meetings during the first quarter of 2018 with associations and advocacy groups regarding KanCare issues. These meetings provide an opportunity for the agencies to update the groups on...
Welcome New Associate Members/Exhibitors
With the LeadingAge Kansas Spring Conference only 3 weeks away, we are very excited about this year’s Exhibitors for the Expo. We have several new Associate Members joining us and we would like to...
Spring Conference Keynote Speaker to Talk About Workplace Culture
Jamie Notter, WorkXO is a nationally recognized presenter on workplace culture. His company has developed the Workplace Genome Project which will be discussed at the 2018 Spring Conference and Expo. With your help, he...
2018 Spring Conference & Expo Offers Informative Regulatory Track
The Regulatory Track at this year’s Spring Conference has so much to offer such as a Recap of RoP Phase 1 & 2, New Survey Process Panel, Facility Resource Assessment and Emergency Preparedness.
Four Breakout...
Last Chance to Register – Webinar: Revolutionizing the Dining Experience
We have heard your request for dietary training and here it is. Join us for a webinar that will change the dining experience for the better for your residents.
Join Amy Bollam as she presents...
Webinar: Sexuality in Long-Term Care – May 8th
This topic is often overlooked and not recognized as it should, don’t overlook this valuable education for yourself and your organization. Sexuality in Long-Term Care will be presented May 8th from 11:30 AM – 12:30...
Obah Named Executive Director at Via Christi Village McLean
Vivian Obah recently accepted a position with Ascension as the Executive Director of Via Christi Village on McLean. Vivian attended our Spring Convention a couple of years ago as an AIT and is now...