COVID-19

FEDERAL UPDATE HUD Issues Updated Brochure to Address Resident COVID-19 ConcernsHUD has issued an updated resident brochure addressing tenant concerns during the pandemic, including information about the current eviction moratorium. The brochure reminds residents that rent...

FEDERAL UPDATE CDC COVID-19 Study Shows mRNA Vaccines Reduce Risk of Infection by 91 Percent for Fully Vaccinated PeopleA new CDC study finds the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (Pfizer-BioNTech...

FEDERAL NEWS OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare SettingsYes, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health posted an emergency temporary standard for health care settings; it focuses on healthcare workers most likely to have...

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 received by skilled nursing facilities. The new guidelines are here. Highlights: Deadline...

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 let the state’s emergency order expire at midnight on Tuesday,...

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 directed KDHE to issue a public health order in order...

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 did clarify what they are using to calculate the payment...

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...

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 for last part of 2020 and first part of 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 update that day. We hope you have a safe and...

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 Program to benefit more Kansan workers. As part of the...

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 7‐day average. That is up from 12,600 from the previous...