CMS Reg Explanation: When Discharge Notice Must be Sent to Ombudsman
CMS has released a detailed description and explanation of the new regulatory requirement for sending discharge notices to the long-term care ombudsman. The information...
MDS Updates are Coming and So Is Our MDS Updates and Beyond Training
As you know, MDS changes are coming in October. We want to help you prepare for the changes and equip you for long-term MDS...
Fire Marshall Joint Provider is Coming Quickly; Get Registered Today
Join peers from across the state for the Joint Provider Fire Marshall training. The training will include sessions on the following topics.
Top Five K-Tags...
United/Humana Merger Limited to Commercial Business
We reported on June 26th that United Healthcare and Humana were planning a $5.5B merger in the fall of 2023. We originally assumed this...
Kansas Christian Home Celebrated Independence Day with Their Community
Residents and community members of all ages participated in this year’s Independence Day celebration at Kansas Christian Home! KCH’s independent senior living residents, healthcare...
Administrator’s Facebook Page is a Great Place for Networking & Support
Are you an Administrator of a LeadingAge Kansas member? We would love for you to join and participate in our LeadingAge Kansas Administrator’s Facebook...
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...
OCR Quick Response Cyber Attack Checklist and Graphic
In the wake of several recent international cyber-attacks focusing on the health care sector, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office...
KSBN Shares Scam Alert Information
The Kansas Board of Nursing has received reports of malicious callers calling nurses across the state pretending to be members of the board. The...
New S & C Letter: Formatting for Plans of Correction
On Friday, CMS issued S&C Letter S&C: 17-34-ALL, which provides new guidance regarding the formatting for Plans of Corrections (PoCs)/Allegations of Compliance (AOC). Specifically:
Providers/Suppliers and...
CMS Releases BIMS Assessment Tutorial
CMS has posted a video tutorial on conducting the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) assessment. The 20-minute video is designed to assist providers...
IHI Seeking Nursing Homes to Join Age Friendly Health System Movement
The Institute of Healthcare Improvement’s Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) movement is currently recruiting nursing home teams for the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) “Action Community”...