Ann Elifrits is the New Commissioner on Aging at KDADS
Ann Elifrits is the new Commissioner on Aging at KDADS, replacing Craig Kaberline. Ann comes to KDADS from Valley Hope in Atchison. She has extensive experience in the management and oversight of human services...
Overview of MDS Changes to Take Effect October 1st
Our MDS Consultant, Georgina Munguya, has provided an overview she received from AANAC about the upcoming changes to the RAI User’s Manual that will take effect on October 1, 2018. View the overview.
If you have...
2018 National Study of Long-Term Care Providers Launching This Week
The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics has started the fourth wave of the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers (NSLTCP). NSLTCP is an ongoing federally funded study to report information about the characteristics...
Join KC Metro Aging Service Providers Emergency Preparedness Network
The KC Metro Aging Services/LTC Emergency Preparedness Group continues to meet. If you would like more information about their work and upcoming meetings email Sara Shirk sshirk@marc.org or call her at (816) 701-8384 (direct).
Keep Us Informed… about Emergency...
Federal Legislation Introduced to Improve Opportunities for Telehealth Services in SNFs
New bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would allow qualified physician group practices to furnish telehealth services in skilled nursing homes under the Medicare program. The Reducing Unnecessary...
Federal Surveyors Report Citing F623 During Federal Oversight Surveys
Don’t forget F623 pertaining to failure to notify the Ombudsman for facility-initiated transfers/discharges. Within the Interpretive Guidance under F623, CMS defines the notification expectations of providers based on who initiates the transfer or discharge (resident vs. facility). It...
Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program Extends Deadline to Apply for Breakthrough Community Grant
CMPRP is currently accepting applications to be part of the Breakthrough Community. Due to receiving several requests for an extension to this deadline, we will now be accepting applications through Friday, August 17, 2018!
The Civil Money...
Become a Breakthrough Community on Adverse Events
CMPRP is currently accepting applications to be part of the Breakthrough Community. Apply now through Friday, August 3, 2018!
The Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP) would like to make you aware of the Breakthrough Community on Adverse...
2018 KDHE/DHCF Wichita Medicaid Training Opportunity
KDHE Division of Health Care Finance is offering Medicaid Training courses in Wichita, KS on August 23, 2018.
Registration is first-come, first served, and must be done using the provided registration form.
All training sessions will be held at...
CMS Proposed Rule Would Pay for More Telehealth
CMS has released a proposed rule on physician payment that would take effect for calendar year 2019. Included are several proposals for updating and changing those payment practices, including the proposed expansion of coverage...
Rumor Mill Alert – Yes, KDADS Plans to Fill Key Vacancies
KDADS Survey, Certification and Credentialing Commissioner Brad Fischer reports that the Agency plans to fill vacancies created by the departures of Regional Manager Alana Johnston, Quality Improvement Director Melissa Mille and RAI Coordinator Shirley...
Bedrail Guidance from CMS
Get CMS’s latest guidance on these questions: Are all bedrails considered to be physical restraints? Does CMS expect bed rails to be removed from a bed between residents? Would the steps of assessment, consent,...