NIC: ESI Reports Improvement in Staffing and Occupancy
The National Investment Center’s latest Executive Survey Insights report offered another positive outlook on staffing and occupancy challenges for senior housing providers. Almost all (82%) of participating organizations reported on-going staffing shortages; this is...
NCSL Report Highlights State Programs to Address or Mitigate Workforce Shortages
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on June 29 published a report that provides an overview of programs states have implemented to address or mitigate health care workforce shortages. NCSL serves state lawmakers...
LeadingAge Meets with CMS to Discuss New Hospice Program Integrity Initiatives
On July 12th, LeadingAge along with three other hospice organizations and Congressman Blumenauer (D-OR) met with CMS in follow up to our 34 hospice program integrity recommendations. The meeting was with leading officials from...
Proposed Staffing Ratio Rule NOT Released Yet; KFF Analysis Looks at Possible Scenarios Pointing...
On July 14th, KFF released “What Share of Nursing Facilities Would Meet Possible New Staffing Requirements,” a report detailing the number of nursing homes in the nation that would meet various staffing requirements. At...
OSHA Announces Final Rule Expanding Submission Requirements for Injury and Illness Data
On July 17th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that will require certain employers in designated high-hazard industries to electronically submit additional injury and illness information to the Occupational Safety and...
LeadingAge Publishes White Paper on the HCBS Settings Rule: How Regulation Intended to Ensure...
It highlights our position that the Home and Community-based settings rule -- initially proposed in 2008, finalized in 2014, and requiring full compliance as of March 2023 -- isn’t a good fit for aging...
KDHE Medicaid Applications
We are continuing to hear feedback from members on challenges with applications being processed promptly and with clear communication for next steps. As a reminder, we have a meeting on this topic scheduled for...
Applications Now Being Accepted for Center for Leadership
Center for Leadership is back, and we are currently accepting applications. This year-long leadership intensive is designed to help informal and former leaders grow their skills and confidence. The program includes a combination of...
LeadingAge Kansas is Hitting the Road and Coming to You
It’s time for Regional Roundtables! In August the LeadingAge Kansas team will be coming to your part of the state to hear from you and share updates on association happenings. We’ll be talking about...
LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship Deadline is Fast Approaching
Only 13 days left to apply for a LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship this year. The deadline for applications is August 1stand applications are rolling in daily. Apply online today, or learn more about the program. Contact Tina Andres at (800) 264-5242 with questions.
New Administrator at Riverview Estates
Welcome to Courtney Bailey who has been named administrator at Riverview Estates in Marquette. We look forward to working with you Courtney.
Construction Begins on 78-Apartment Home Goldfinch Lane at Tallgrass Creek
Artist rendering of Goldfinch Lane.
Construction has begun on Goldfinch Lane, the fifth residence building at Tallgrass Creek that will offer 78 spacious apartment homes in 12 different designs, including previously sold-out floor plan styles...