COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 10-26-2022
FEDERAL NEWS
Key Provider Relief Fund DeadlinesReturning Funds and RP3 Late Reporting Requests: Providers who submitted their Reporting Period 3 (RP3) reports and did not “spend” all of the PRF from this period, will need...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 10-31-2022
STATE NEWS
KDHE COVID UpdateCheck out the latest update from KDHE on the COVID-19 Update for Local Partners.
FEDERAL NEWS
CMS Updates Guidance on Surveying for Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccine MandateCMS released memo QSO-23-02-ALL on October 26th...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 11-2-2022
STATE NEWS
Need Help with Staffing During a COVID-19 Outbreak? Nursing Homes and State Licensed-Only Adult Care Homes Are EligibleKDHE has partnered with KFMC Health Improvement Partners to assist long-term care facilities and state licensed...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 11-7-2022
FEDERAL NEWS
White House Push on Boosters, Treatments, and Air Quality to Prevent as Many COVID Deaths as PossibleHere is an article with more details about the meeting LeadingAge and a few other organizations attended...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 11-9-2022
STATE NEWS
Nursing Facility ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Payment Update KDADS has confirmed that by the end of next week they will have sent out over $10 million in ARPA payments to 214 nursing homes...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 11-14-2022
FEDERAL NEWS
Updated PRF and ARP Rural Reporting RequirementsHRSA published updates to its Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements document that will begin impacting Provider Relief Fund reporting January 1, 2023. An article with further details...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 11-16-2022
STATE NEWS
COVID-19 Rapid Response Staffing SupportThe Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has partnered with KFMC Health Improvement Partners (KFMC) to assist long-term care facilities and state licensed homes, impacted by COVID-19, with...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 11-28-2022
FEDERAL NEWS
CMS Releases Guidance on TherapeuticsCMS released a memo today highlighting the importance of timely use of therapeutics among individuals who test positive for COVID-19. The memo, which addresses all CMS-certified settings, states that...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 11-30-2022
FEDERAL NEWS
HHS Toolkits on Updated COVID-19 VaccinesIn this toolkit created by the Department of Health and Human Services, you can find answers to frequently asked questions, talking points, tips, and other science-based information about...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 12-5-2022
STATE NEWS
Important Survey on Staffing Shortages in Kansas
As we approach the 2023 Legislative Session we are gathering new data to tell the story of how staffing shortages in long term care affect the lives...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 12-7-2022
FEDERAL NEWS
Registration Open for February 2, 2023 Provider Relief Reporting Webinar LeadingAge will be hosting a webinar February 2nd, from 1-2:30 PM CT, on the new reporting requirements for the Provider Relief Funds and the...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 12-12-2022
STATE NEWS
Important Survey on Staffing Shortages in KansasAs we approach the 2023 Legislative Session we are gathering new data to tell the story of how staffing shortages in long term care affect the lives...