LeadingAge Collaborations to Help Navigate the Requirements of Participation
LeadingAge, LeadingAge Kansas and other LeadingAge state partners are working together with the outstanding consulting firm of Pathway Health to help members navigate the Requirements of Participation (RoP) for Phase I of the new...
Member Provides Fire Marshal Inspection Tips
Based upon his recent fire marshal inspection, one member encourages others to check that their “push door for 15 seconds and door will open” signs are of contrasting colors (red and white or white...
Need Member Input on KDADS Physical Environment Inspections
We have received reports about problems with KDADS physical environment inspections for major renovations and new construction. If you have had this challenge, please email Rachel with details of your experience and impact on your...
OSHA’s New Reporting and Anti-Retaliation Rule Effective December 1, 2016
OSHA new rule requires all establishments with 250 or more employees in industries covered by the record-keeping regulation to electronically submit to OSHA injury and illness information from OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301....
Top LSC Deficiencies in Kansas: Make Sure You Don’t Get Caught
We are seeing an increase in Life Safety Code citations in general, and new interpretations on some things that have been considered “in compliance” in prior times. (For example, there is heightened scrutiny on...
KDADS-Approved Resident Rights Poster
KDADS reviewed and approved the content of the resident rights poster we previously shared with members. Here is a copy for your customization with watermark removed.
LeadingAge Kansas Launches Advocacy at Federal Level on Survey Madness
LeadingAge Kansas is on an all-out advocacy campaign with our Members of Congress and the Trump Administration Transition Team to alert them to:
CMS’s recent escalation of nursing home survey and enforcement actions and...
Immediate Jeopardy Citations Surpass 100
KDADS has responded to information requests from LeadingAge Kansas regarding the number of Immediate Jeopardy Citations and the amount now contained in the state Civil Monetary Penalty Fund.
Current number of dollars in CMP fund:...
New and Revised Resident Rights Poster from LeadingAge National
LeadingAge National has made revisions to the Residents' Rights poster template that they released a couple of weeks ago. The only substantive change is the addition of a bullet point under the Respect, Dignity...
PBJ Answers From CMS
CMS released a message to nursing home providers with answers to your most frequently asked questions about payroll based journaling. View the message from CMS:
We understand providers have had questions regarding submitted their data...