COVID-19

FEDERAL NEWS Vaccination Vaccine Update Today and WednesdayHear the latest on the COVID vaccine on today’s LeadingAge national policy update, including updates from over the weekend. Also, public health expert Dr. Joshua Sharfstein will offer insights...

TESTING New Testing Mandate May Cause KDADS to Re-Examine Their Stance on Surveyor TestingMembers have been asking if they can, as a matter of their own facility policy, use their new antigen testing machines to...

TESTING Got Abbott Binax NOW Covid-19 Tests?We are receiving reports from some members that they have received a shipment of Abbott Binax NOW Covid-19 Tests. Drop us a line if/when you get tests.  Don’t forget...

Under the new guidance KDADS allows hours worked as a CNA Trainee II to count for the 25 hours of hands on training needed to complete the training course. KDADS will temporarily allow 2 modifications...

LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES Did You Miss Today’s Webinar? Never Fear, the Recording is HereHere is what you will find in the recording: Information from Christina Flyntz, with KDEM on how to apply for FEMA dollars...

LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES Don’t Miss Our Friday Update WebinarsIt’s the latest information on what is happening regarding COVID-19. Webinars are free for members and held every Friday at 10 AM. If you haven’t already, register...

STATE NEWS Governor Declares Emergency, Issues Executive Orders to help Adult Care Homes and HospitalsYesterday, Governor Kelly issued two declarations to help with the current staffing crisis. You can now use Temporary Aides – starting...

LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES Did You Miss Our Update Webinar Today? Here is What You MissedDebra Zehr provided an overview of our Membership guide to Coronavirus Funding Available from Counties and how to go about requesting...

LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES Summary of Executive Order No. 20-26: Providing temporary relief from certain restrictions and requirements governing the provision of medical servicesPPE Kansas Manufacturing Solutions is partnering with BioKansas to maintain a list of Kansas-based...

KS LTC Surge Capacity Survey KDADS is reaching out to providers that indicated on last week’s LTC Surge Capacity Survey that they plan to set up 1) separate offsite Alternate Care Sites or 2) designated...

LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES REMINDER: All adult care homes in Kansas remain under strict lockdown per CMS and KDADS guidelines.  On May 18th CMS released guidance to states that keeps nursing homes under the highest restriction...

LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES Reopening Plans ClearinghouseThe Board has requested that the Association create a clearinghouse of member reopening plans. The plans will be available for members to view as examples. They will not be shared...