Fire Marshal News
Inspectors Citing Assisted Living Providers for Door Locks – Variance Available
We have learned in the last week that KSFM inspectors have been citing assisted living providers for having mag locks under “exit door locks”...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 8-10-2022
FEDERAL NEWS
SNF PBJ and QRP Reporting DeadlinesReporting deadlines for the SNF QRP and PBJ data are coming up next week, August 14th and 15th. CMS reminds providers to run the appropriate CASPER reports and...
Millennials and Safety in the Latest Edition of the Safety Matters Newsletter
The Fall 2016 Edition of the Safety Matters Newsletter focuses on Millennials and Safety. Check out the Safety Matters archives for additional Safety Information.
MDS Updates and Changes for 2016-2017 – Webinar
August 25th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Diane Atchinson will guide you through the 2016 MDS section changes, revisions and clarifications and the introduction of the Medicare discharge assessment. Additionally, time will be spent discussing section GG including...
“Why Did my Stars Change? Or Not?” CMS Five-Star July Refresh Explained – August...
LeadingAge Kansas in partnership with LeadingAge New York is offering a FREE, one-hour training session reviewing CMS’ Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System methodology changes made at the July refresh, with a focus on staffing....
Three Ways to Save with Direct Supply August/September Deals and Discounts
Direct Supply, a leading provider of equipment and solutions for senior living, is currently offering significant savings to LeadingAge Kansas members - savings through deep discounts, free shipping and free products, with many offers good until...
2016 Policy & Leadership Conference – Registration Open September 27th-28th, Courtyard by Marriott –...
As we head into the fall and toward 2017, it is clear that LeadingAge Kansas members are facing many daunting challenges that call for strong leadership, actionable information and purposeful advocacy. We face an...
KDADS Complaint Hotline Stats
HERE are the number od complaints called in (672) and how they were prioritized for all adult care homes for the month of July 2022. HERE is the running report from 2015 through July 2022.
National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and QAPI MLN Connects® National Provider Call
This call focuses on effective care transitions between long-term and acute care settings, highlighting transitions that involve residents with dementia. Join it on Thursday, September 15th from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. This is critical for residents...
Book Your Room For the 2016 Policy & Leadership Conference
LeadingAge Kansas has negotiated a reduced room rate of $86.00 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 310 Hammons Drive, Junction City, KS 66441. You can reserve your room online or call (785) 210-1500 and mention...
SNF Quality Reporting Program National Call
In July, CMS held a national provider call to discuss the reporting requirements for the new Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP), effective October 1, 2016. The slide presentation, audio recording and...
IMPACT Act National Call Transcript
In July, CMS held a national provider call on Quality Measures and the IMPACT Act. The audio recording and transcript are now available. The call discussed key quality measures related to the Improving Medicare...