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 assessment
Written information about upcoming visits, medication instructions, treatments administered,...
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 residents in 2016, KDADS Acting Secretary Tim Keck announced last...
Clarification: CCRC Status Changes Decreases Tax Rate and Net Medicaid Dollars, But Not Medicaid...
In the Aging Update article entitled “Change to CCRC Status”, posted on January 11, 2017, we stated, “… a change to CCRC status will lower your provider assessment rate, it will also lower your...
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...
An America Freed From Ageism
More than 50 years ago, the founders of LeadingAge National stated, "We are here to ensure that every older person has the right and the opportunity to develop his or her full human potential,...
Challenge: Do Your Legislators Have Your Cell Phone Number in Their Phone?
Linda Peters, Executive Director of Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, recently had lunch with her new state representative Tim Hodge. She provided the KBV fact sheet (view and download the template) and talked about...
Welcome to LeadingAge Kansas
We have a couple of new individuals at LeadingAge Kansas Member organizations. Please join us in welcoming them!
Amanda Atkisson has been named the new administrator at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton. Welcome back to...
Tallgrass Creek Residents Make New Year Resolutions to Stay Healthy Fit throughout 2017
Tallgrass Creek retirement community residents have resolved to stay healthy and fit throughout 2017. And their intense schedule of health and wellness programs is already helping them keep their New Year resolutions.
As Fitness Coordinator...
The Culture Chat Podcast: On Building a Culture of Accountability in the Workplace
This episode features a fascinating conversation with Jonathan Raymond, CEO of Refound and author of Good Authority, a book about how to align personal and professional growth. How do you hold people accountable without acting like a jerk?...
Job Fair Opportunities Across Kansas on March 9th
Make plans to be part of your local Job Fair to recruit new employees to your organization in March. The 2017 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, March 9th, will provide employers...
Free Website to Post Job Openings Through KANSASWORKS
The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeing Kansas relocation and employment interest from many sectors, both from within the state and outside of Kansas. In order to assist in the important connections between Kansas...
Vendor Spotlight – HD Supply New Year’s Resolution
It’s a new year and whether you want to stay ahead of improvements, maintain a healthier budget or reduce your energy bills, HD Supply can help you meet your resolutions with high quality facilities...