Week of August 8th

The National Quality Forum Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Project released their last of three interim reports, Addressing Performance Measure Gaps in Home and Community-Based Services to Support Community Living: Priorities for Measure Development. The first...

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...

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...

A big congratulations to the LeadingAge Kansas members who received a tax credit grant in the 2016/2017 Community Service Tax Credit Program! The Community Service Tax Credit Program, administered through the Kansas Department of Commerce,...

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...

September 13th – Wichita and September 14th – Topeka This year’s fall Joint Provider/Surveyor training will focus on resident to resident altercations. Hear from Eilon Caspi on the latest research and prevention strategies. Audrey Sunderraj,...

Cyber Security | Presented By: Cal Roberson of CalTech | Thursday October 20th  |1:00 – 2:00 PM Cyber SecurityDate: Thursday October 20, 2022Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PMMore Details will be coming soon.Objectives: Learn about the latest cyber...

Presented by Guardian Pharmacy | Thursday August 25th | 1:00 – 2:00 PM Description: Transitioning from the hospital to post-acute care is a high-risk period for medication-related adverse events. Medication discrepancies are common during care transitions and...

Presented By BluSky | Thursday September 8, 2022 | Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Description: This 1-hour presentation is targeted towards healthcare administrators and employees who have oversight and/or responsibility for emergency and disaster planning. Topics covered include...

Presented By Guardian Pharmacy | Thursday September 29th | 1:00 – 2:00 PMDescription: Ensuring quality and improving outcomes in the long-term care setting is a team effort. Due to their complexity, medication therapy and delivery processes should...

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.

Sheri Jurad, KDADS Director of NF/ACH Programs reported yesterday that the Kansas Office of Recovery is actively reviewing the agreement form that will be sent to all nursing homes in order to receive the...