CMS FAQs Updated
CMS has updated and published the Frequently Asked Questions Guide about Long-Term Care Regulations, the survey process, technical questions, and other related areas. Both questions and scenarios are explained in detail using specific F Tag...
Kansas State Fire Marshal Trumpet
Read the latest issue of the Kansas State Fire Marshal Trumpet.
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 allowed in resident rooms?
A: No. These work with little to...
Annual Testing Requirements
Skilled nursing facilities are currently required to conduct two emergency preparedness testing exercises every year. The revised rule retains that requirement, but CMS has both clarified and expanded the types of testing exercises that...
CMS Updates Emergency Preparedness Requirements
Effective November 29, 2019 CMS has made two revisions to emergency preparedness requirements for nursing facilities. Read a summary of the rule’s impact prepared by LeadingAge National.
Q&A on F812: Food Safety Requirements (#1219)
Question: question on if the food in the refrigerator needs to be temped or if the refrigerator temp alone is sufficient to support this tag.
CMS Answer: Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding refrigerator...
Seeking Comments on Proposed FY 2019 SNF PPS
CMS has issued a proposed FY 2019 SNF PPS rule that has a number of very important payment and policy implications. LeadingAge national is soliciting member input on the rule for incorporation into their...
Send an Email to Your U.S. Senators and Members of Congress to End CNA...
Momentum continues to grow in our grassroots efforts to provide regulatory relief that will allow for better care for residents in nursing homes. Thanks to your efforts, we have seen support increase for H.R....
CMS Staff Competency Toolkit
CMS recently released a toolkit to help providers asses and develop competencies to meet the needs of the residents in their community. The toolkit was developed with CMP Funds through the Civil Monetary Penalty Reinvestment...
Fire Door Inspections: Great News!
Many members have been concerned about the interpretation of who is qualified to do fire door inspections in the nursing home. The Kansas Fire Marshal was insisting that maintenance personnel go through an expensive...
2020 Census – A Word From LeadingAge National
2020 is a census year. Nursing homes and inpatient hospices are all considered “group quarters” for the purposes of the Census. LeadingAge National is in conversation with the Census Bureau about whether assisted living...
PEAK 2.0 Open Enrollment for New Enrollees
Are you ready to start your person-centered care transformation? PEAK 2.0, a KDADS Medicaid pay-for-performance program, is here to help you. Open enrollment for the PEAK 2.0 is now open through April 15th. New...