COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 4-1-2020
KANSAS UPDATES
There are 482 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in KS
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COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 3-31-2020
KANSAS UPDATES
Revised Guidance for Kansas HCBS Waiver Programs for Brain Injuries
Kansas Health Officials Confirm Another Life Care Center Coronavirus Outbreak
COVID-19 Public Update – 428 Confirmed Cases
If you have a resident...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 3-30-2020
KANSAS UPDATE
Long Term Care State Waiver Request: A Joint Association Letter from LeadingAge Kansas, KHCA & KACE
There are 368 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in KS
If you have a resident or...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 3-27-2020
LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES
Weekly COVID-19 Update Webinar Recording 3/27/2020. Download PowerPoint.
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Webinar: QSEN and COVID April 29, 2020 |...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 3-26-2020
LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATE
Join LeadingAge Kansas on our weekly member call to talk all things COVID-19.
• Fri, Mar 27, 2020 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
• Fri, Apr 3, 2020 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 3-25-2020
KANSAS UPDATES
There are 126 cases of COVID-19 in Kansas – KDHE Daily Update
Local Healthcare Coalitions - If you have not been in touch with your local health care coalition, we encourage you...
KDADS Issues Guidance for Training Programs for Certified Nurse Aides
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...
CMS Announces New Inspection Policies
New infection control focused surveys announced, as well as suspension of standard surveys and revisits not involving Immediate Jeopardy citations.
Here is important information about the new policies:
Press release
Fact Sheet
LeadingAge National analysis
KDADS Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for Assisted Living Facilities, Home Plus, Residential Health Care Facilities,...
KDADS releases COVID-19 Guidelines for Assisted Living Facilities, Home Plus, Residential Health Care Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities and other state-licensed settings
The State of Kansas recommends that state licensed facilities including assisted living facilities,...
Practical Tools for Staff Conversations
In an effort to help leaders inspire and motivate their teams, below are a few short excerpts or tools that you can use each day for check-ins:
In their recent book, The Book of...
KanCare Update to Inbound Phone Calls Regarding Medicaid Pending?
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the Medicaid Pending eligibility processing is affected. Below are some points to consider that will help KDHE’s management of staffing shortages. Please let me know if there...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 3-24-2020
KDHE UPDATES
There are 98 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in KS
KDHE Issues New Quarantine Notices, Testing Prioritization
KanCare Update to Inbound Phone Calls Regarding Medicaid Pending?
KDADS UPDATES
KDADS Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for...