Feds Release New HIPAA Guidance on Communication
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights has posted a new FAQ which clarifies that the HIPAA Privacy...
New CMS Guidance for HCBS Clients Who Wander
CMS has released a "Frequently Asked Questions" notice concerning Medicaid Beneficiaries in Home and Community-Based Settings who Exhibit Unsafe Wandering or Exit-Seeking Behavior based...
CMS Releases Final Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice – Effective March 8th
Beginning March 8th, hospitals and critical access hospitals must provide notice (using a federally mandated form) to all Medicare beneficiaries who receive outpatient observation...
CMS Issues New Home Health Requirements of Participation
CMS has finalized rules governing Home Health Agencies (HHAs.) Read the CMS Press Release. The final rule includes new requirements related to:
Patient rights
Comprehensive patient...
LeadingAge Kansas Members Dominate PEAK Recognition
KDADS has recognized 15 Kansas nursing homes, 13 of which are LeadingAge Kansas members*, for their achievements in providing and sustaining person-centered care for...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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”...