COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 7-16-2021
STATE NEWS
$15 Per Nursing Facility Medicaid PRD to be Delivered July 29th
One lump sum delivered to the way each organization receives Medicaid paymentsNo strings...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 7-14-2021
FEDERAL NEWS
Deadline to Submit Comments on OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard ExtendedOSHA is extending the deadline to submit comments on the recent OSHA emergency temporary standard (ETS)...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 7-12-2021
STATE NEWS
$15/Day Medicaid UpdateNo word on CMS approval of the State Plan Amendment for the $15 per Medicaid Resident Day allocated by the 2021...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 7-9-2021
STATE NEWS
Highlights from KDHE’s Weekly COVID Update for Local Partners, July 8thIn the US, averaging about 13,800 new cases each day according to the...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 7-7-2021
STATE NEWS
Share With Your Staff: Kansas Extends Reach of COVID-19 Childcare AssistanceGovernor Kelly has announced a modification to the Hero Relief Child Care Assistance...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 7-2-2021
Please note: The LeadingAge Kansas offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. We will not publish a COVID...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 6-30-2021
STATE NEWS
Clarification on Extra $15 PRD in Medicaid Funding for Nursing Homes Yes, hospital long-term care units will receive the extra $15 per resident day...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 6-28-2021
FEDERAL NEWS
OSHA Emergency Temporary StandardEmployers must comply by July 6th, with provisions involving physical barriers, ventilation, and training by July 21st. OSHA just published...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 6-25-2021
STATE NEWS
KDADS Update on $15/Day PaymentsThe latest news is that there is no news. KDADS is still awaiting CMS approval. While we wait KDADS...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 6-21-2021
STATE NEWS
KDHE Order Continues Testing Requirements for State-Licensed Adult Care HomesAs announced on Friday evening, and sent out over KOTA by KDADS, Governor Kelly...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 6-18-2021
STATE NEWS
Kansas State of Emergency Ended Tuesday June 15thDespite a request from Governor Kelly to extend it through July, state legislative leaders decided to...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 6-14-2021
FEDERAL NEWS
New Provider Relief Funds Deadlines and Guidance Released HRSA has released new guidance and revised deadlines for provider relief funds and infection control payments...