KOTA Fixed and Bed Tax Due Date Extended
KDADS has sent out the following notice to nursing facilities regarding the technical issues last week with the KOTA web app.
Notice: The technical issues with...
Voluntary Deferred Bed Tax Payments
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is offering skilled nursing facilities the option of deferring their Q1 SFY19 installment payment until January...
DOL Proposes New Rule on Teens Using Power Lifts
The Department of Labor published a proposed rule in the Federal Register, “Expanding Employment, Training, and Apprenticeship Opportunities for 16 and 17 Year Olds in Health...
CMS New Rule to Streamline Emergency Preparedness
On September 17, CMS released proposed regulations to promote efficiency and transparency as well as reduce burden. Nursing home regulations were notably not included in the...
Kansas Antipsychotic Ranking Improves to 38th in Nation
Last week the most current antipsychotic use data from CMS (1st quarter, 2018) was released. Kansas has improved to the ranking of 38th, and...
Learn More About the New MCO Aetna
LeadingAge Kansas recently teamed up with KHCA and Aetna to provide an introductory webinar about the state’s newest MCO. Watch it today to learn...
Air Fryers in Resident Rooms
CMS and KSFM has released guidance to nursing homes on whether air fryers are allowed in resident rooms. Download the guidance.
Q: Are air fryers...
Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Aging Issues October 4th
As part of this year’s Policy and Leadership Conference in Manhattan, KS we are hosting our first ever Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Aging Issues....
Fire Marshal Warning: Decommissioning Fire Rated Doors
The Office of the State Fire Marshal sent out the following message for health care providers on the process for decommissioning a fire rated...
Election Countdown – Less than 6 Weeks to Go!
The outcomes of the elections for Kansas Governor, Kansas state legislators and Kansas members of Congress will be especially critical to the future of...
Disaster Relief Fund for Members Affected by Hurricane Florence
LeadingAge is once again promoting their disaster relief fund in support of LeadingAge members, staff, and residents who might have been impacted by Hurricane...
Recent CMS Guidance on Handwashing and Eye Drops
CMS recently shared survey guidance relating to handwashing while assisting residents at meal time and to eye drop expiration dating. CMS shared it with state...