Members Bring Reality to Congress on Workforce Crisis
A wide range of actions are needed to successfully address the aging services sector’s unrelenting and well-documented workforce challenges–and many of those actions must happen in Congress. That is why LeadingAge, in cooperation with...
Some States Halt Medicaid Renewals as CMS Works with States on Violations
Following the pause in annual Medicaid renewals brought on by the pandemic, states are undergoing efforts to determine eligibility for all 93 million individuals before July of 2024. Through this effort, some states have...
KDADS Nursing Facility Stakeholder Meeting
Last Friday, 7/21/23, KDADS hosted a stakeholder meeting to provide updates on many topics. Review the highlights below.
Licensure and Enforcement Stats Quarter 2
Change of Ownership (CHOW): 4
Opened Licenses: 5
Closed Licenses: 0
*IDR Requested: 3
IDR Upheld:...
KDHE Provides Update on Aged Medicaid Applications
Last Friday, KDHE provided an update to associations on aged Medicaid applications. The state agency said they anticipate a drop in aged applications with the additional steps they have put in place to focus...
Last Call for LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarships
Do you have employees interested in going back to school, getting a certification/specialization, or taking a class? The LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship can help! This scholarship program is available exclusively to the employees of...
Last Week to Apply for a LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship
August 1st is the deadline for applications. This program is open to individuals working toward higher education degrees, becoming an administrator, nurse, CMA, RA, SSD, dietary manager, and much more. If you are looking to...
Evergreen’s Denim and Dazzle Fundraiser
Evergreen, LeadingAge Kansas member in Olathe, just completed their most successful Denim and Dazzle fundraising event ever. Nearly 300 people attended and $87,000 was raised. Way to go.
Several Great Promos to Help Stretch Your Dollars from Value First
Sherwin-Williams GroupBuy Savings for July and August 2017- Paint like a pro with Sherwin-Williams monthly Healthcare Savings on applicators, tools and equipment. Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of high-performance coating systems for walls, floors, roofs...
August is time to Celebrate…
August 5 - Friendship Day
August 12 - World Elephant Day
August 13 – Lefthanders Day
August 21 – Poets Day
August 30 – Toasted Marshmallow Day
National Immunization Awareness Month
Last Chance – Assisted Living Summit in Newton this Thursday
It’s not too late, register for the Assisted Living Summit this Thursday, July 27th in Newton. Join Belinda Vierthaler and Patty Brown for a full day of education regarding survey process, dementia care and admission,...
Emergency Preparedness Compliance Workshop – Two Weeks Away
Are you ready to comply with the new Emergency Preparedness Rules? We have developed a training to help get you up to speed on the regulations and develop useful plans for typical Kansas emergencies.
We...
Happenings at Good Samaritan Society in Ellis
The residents at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis have been busy this month with several activities including fishing, the “Frozen Frog”, and fireworks on the July 4th.
Residents enjoying setting off fireworks on July...