New Survey Process PowerPoints from Melissa Mille with KDADS
Melissa Mille, Director of Survey & Certification Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services recently spoke at our Nurse Leaders Conference and briefed participants on the...
Thinking About Installing New Security Devices? Call the Fire Marshal First
In order to create a safe environment, we need to work together. The Kansas State Fire Marshal urges that any provider contemplating enhanced security...
Facility Assessment in Phase 2
The Facility Assessment that will be implemented in Phase 2 of the new Rules of Participation will need to be completed annually. The purpose...
Fire Extinguisher Recall
The Office of the State Fire Marshal wants to bring to your attention an important recall that is in place. Fire Extinguisher Manufacturer Kidde...
HCSF Statistics for Aging Service Providers
The following statistics reflect the experience by Kansas Aging Service Providers covered by the Health Care Stabilization Fund (HCSF).
To date 47 claims against adult...
CMS Hosts Call on Medicare VBP for SNFs on November 16th
CMS will host a nationwide call on the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program for Skilled Nursing Facilities on Thursday, November 16th from 12:30 PM to 2:00...
CMS Highlights New Information About Legionella
In response to requests for more information about water management programs and the risk of Legionella, CMS has directed providers to updated resources from...
CMS Region 7 Provider Newsletter Now Available
A new issue of the CMS provider newsletter for the Midwest division is now available. It provides important updates, tips and explanations for all...
Log-In for Fire Marshal’s Emergency Preparedness Webinar
The Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal will be conducting webinars on the emergency preparedness regulations going into effect on November 28, 2017.
They have...
KDADS Surveyor Roundtables – Corrected Flyer
The original flyer with information on upcoming surveyor roundtables listed the wrong address for the Garden City location. Please see the new flyer for...
KDADS Surveyor Roundtables in November
The fall surveyor roundtables have been scheduled for the beginning of November. The Director of Survey Melissa Mille, as well as regional managers, will...
Resource Guide for Difficult to Place Individuals
The KDADS commission on behavioral health has posted a resource guide for “difficult to place” individuals in need of care. The care needs commonly...