New Federal Legislation on Nurse Aide Training Lockout – Kansas at the Forefront!
LeadingAge Kansas and its members have been instrumental in assisting LeadingAge in the introduction of new legislation to change the CNA training lock-out law.
Under...
Fire Marshal Reminder: Power Strip Requirements
Nursing homes need to conduct assessments of power strips on a yearly basis. This assessment means going around your entire building/community on an annual...
CMS Proposed Efficiency Rule for Hospice Providers
On September 17th, CMS released proposed regulations to promote efficiency and transparency as well as reduce burden. The proposed rule addresses changes in the Hospice program....
CMS Proposed Efficiency Rule for Home Health Providers
On September 17th, CMS released proposed regulations to promote efficiency and transparency as well as reduce burden. The proposed rule addresses changes in the Hospice program....
Fire Marshal Survey Checklists: LSC and Emergency Preparedness
Are you ready for your next Fire Marshal survey? Take the guess work out of survey readiness with the survey checklists used by fire...
Renovations? Make Sure You Notify the Fire Marshal
The Fire Marshal has asked the associations to remind nursing homes to send notice to the Fire Marshal’s office when any renovations are occurring.
They...
New Long-Stay Claims-Based Hospitalization Measure Posted on Nursing Home Compare
CMS believes that residents who return to the hospital frequently during their nursing home stay for unplanned reasons are less likely to be receiving...
Life Safety Code: Canopies, Trellises and Arbors
The Kansas Fire Marshal provided the following Q & A from CMS on requirements for canopies, trellises, arbors and similar structures attached to the...
Updated Medicare Rate Calculator Available
CMS corrected some technical errors that had affected the skilled nursing rate calculator. The SNF PPS Rate Calculator has now been updated on the...
Life Safety Code: Electric Fireplaces
The Kansas Fire Marshal has provided the following Q & A from CMS regarding electric fireplaces under the life safety code.
Q: Question on electric fireplaces. Is...
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...