Week of July 18th

The LeadingAge Nursing Home Network will meet next Tuesday, July 26th at 1 PM CT. We’ll hear from CDC on the new enhanced barrier precautions guidance, plus policy updates from LeadingAge, and member feedback....

LeadingAge had a discussion with the VA’s Central Office Division of Purchased Long Term Services and Supports to discuss expanding collaboration between our members and VA, including the impact of the newly passed Elizabeth...

LeadingAge launched a new coordinated advocacy campaign last week, calling for immediate action from the federal government to address the aging services workforce crisis. A wide range of solutions are needed to ensure America’s...

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...

We know that strong workforce training programs are critical to providing quality care older adults deserve. Help us gain the needed support for the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act and urge your...

HERE is a snapshot that we just received on Calls to the KDADS Complaint Hotline for every month beginning in 2015, organized by month and priority. General takeaways: The overall number of calls has declined slightly...

Shawn Alexander is the new Fire Prevention Education Specialist at the Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal. He previously worked for 17 years at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex. He brings over 10...

Read KDHE’s Official Guidance on Medical Waste and their Memo to Health Care Facilities on Management of Monkeypox Waste.

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Gain new “critical-to-your-organization” insights into your most recent Five-Star Report. Schedule your live 1-hour consultation session with Senior Quality Improvement Analyst, Five-Star Expert Susan Chenail RN, CCM, RAC-CT. The hour includes: A general overview and importanceReview...

FEDERAL NEWS House Hearing on Long COVIDThe House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis hosted a hearing on long COVID on July 19th. Long COVID has affected millions of Americans, sometimes causing serious, long-term health...