Week of July 11th

FEDERAL NEWS CDC Updates Guidance on MDROs in Nursing HomesCDC has released updated guidance for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in nursing homes to prevent the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). This updated...

Remaining Schedule: July 19th, 1:00 PM August 16th, 1:00 PM During each call, the KING Service Team will present an educational topic followed by Q&A and networking. July 19th Education Topic:  OSHA & Agency Staffing and Active Shooter...

The LeadingAge National Learning Hub provides this June webinar recording. Recent events have once again triggered safety and security concerns across the nation. Now more than ever, it is essential for LeadingAge members to develop...

This course has been condensed to 4-weeks for your convenience. Dates: August 3rd - August 31st *Mandatory Zoom Meetings August 3rd and August 30th *Online classes run August 4th through August 31st About this course: This 4-week course combines...

Don’t miss this opportunity with Amy Siple on August 9th from 1 – 2:30 PM. Our Psychotropic Stewardship Program which is a series of 7-10 minute video snippets, presented by long-term care expert Amy Siple, APRN,...

Join this valuable training provided by Bluestem Communities on July 20th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. July 20th 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Hosted by Bluestem Communities Location*This training has transitioned into a virtual event through GoToWebinar DescriptionDementia is commonly...

Bluestem Communities will host its annual Innovations in Living with Dementia community forum through an online webinar at 6:30 PM, Wednesday, July 20th. Registration and participation are free. Pre-registration is required and spots are...

Older Kansans To Have Greater Access to Services/Skilled Nursing As Legislature Fully Funded Medicaid for First Time in Many Years  TOPEKA, Kan - Kansas state legislators received a letter of thanks today for helping address a...

LeadingAge’s Learning Hub has several new learning events related to timely topics in our sector: Telehealth in Practice: Driving Efficiencies & Improving Outcomes - This webinar on Thursday, July 21st at 1:00 PM CT will focus...

Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers.  Nursing Home Weekly RecapLife Plan Community Weekly RecapHome Health and Hospice Weekly RecapMedicaid HCBS and PACE Weekly...

The long-term care sector is facing a crisis in the supply of direct care workers, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a need to think differently about the compensation, skills development, mobility and...

I. Current Talking Points for Media Engagement:  CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed Payment Rule Talking Points  CCRC Solvency Talking Points NASEM Report Talking Points See link to full State Media Resources folder at bottom of page.  II. Following the...