Ensz Good for His Word
Recently we reported that Orie Ensz, Administrator at Good Samaritan Society-Parsons met with his state representative and planned to reach out to his new state senator as well. Well, that he did. He dropped...
Congratulations Rachel
Rachel Monger, our Government Affairs Director for the last 5 years, has been promoted to Vice President of Government Affairs. LeadingAge Kansas President/CEO Debra Zehr says, “Rachel has been a tremendous asset to our...
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...
Medicaid Backlog Climbing Again
The Medicaid application backlog in Kansas appears to be on its way up, after initial progress in tackling underlying factors that drove the crisis that started about a year ago. If your organization is...
Free Antipsychotic Reduction Toolkit
More than Meds: A Toolkit for Creating Change in Nursing Homes is a new resource designed to help reduce antipsychotics through a person-centered approach. The toolkit summarizes the processes, tools and lessons learned throughout...
Healthcare Preparedness Coalitions Offer Information, Training Opportunities
Kansas’s emergency preparedness system is anchored in part by six regional Healthcare Coalitions, which assist communities to ensure sustainability and recovery of health care services during a crisis or emergency. The KDHE website has a...
Bathing Without a Battle Launches Online Training Portal with Free CEs
The award-winning, evidence-based Bathing Without a Battle training on person-centered bathing for people with dementia is now accessible online free of charge. It includes modules on practical approaches to showering, tub bathing, in-room bathing, and...