COVID-19

STATE NEWS Free PPE OpportunityThe Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM) is extending an additional opportunity to Kansas Department on Aging and Disabilities (KDADS) licensed adult care homes to apply for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)....

STATE NEWS IMPORTANT REMINDER: Don’t Slack on Masks - No Source Control Measures Have Been Lifted All CMS and CDC guidance remains in place and no source control measures have been lifted by either agency. In...

VACCINE NEWS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule ​ Read the IFR here (Nursing facility regulations start on page 185​)CMS FAQ Available​LeadingAge National summary here​The CMS vaccine rule supersedes any conflicting state laws and any other conflicting federal laws...

FEDERAL NEWS What Does “Up-to-Date” Mean Now That the Bivalent Booster Has Been Approved?LeadingAge National has been in close contact with CDC and CMS regarding the recently approved bivalent booster. CDC recently provided clarification on...

LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES Recording of Today’s Weekly COVID-19 CallHere is the recording of the call and the PowerPoint. Thanks to all who were able to join us.We will not have our weekly call next week,...

STATE UPDATE KDADS/KDHE March 26th Webinar Recording AvailableThe recording and slides are now available from the Friday, March 26th joint webinar that many of us were unable to log into regarding testing, visitation and vaccine...

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 a COVID-19 Plan Template on its resources page to assist...

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...

KANSAS UPDATES KDHE Daily Update: There are 1376 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in KS. Kansas State Board of Nursing Weekly Update – April 10, 2020. FEDERAL UPDATES Preparing Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities...

KANSAS UPDATES Recordings Available from KDADS Reopening Plan Webinars This WeekKDADS Reopening Plan for nursing facilities was announced last Friday and information webinars were held early this week. It relies heavily on nursing facility consultation...

STATE UPDATES Happening Now: SPARK News- KDADS RecommendationsHere are the recommendations made by KDADS today for additional SPARK CARES Act funding:  $5M fund for essential health care workers that are employed onsite.  (Few details available currently.)Total...

KANSAS UPDATES Reopening Plan Finally Released from KDADS for Nursing Facilities OnlyKDADS Reopening Plan for nursing facilities was announced last Friday. It relies heavily on nursing facility consultation with their local health departments. There are...