New S & C Letter: Water Management Policies
On June 9th, CMS posted a Survey and Certification Letter that outlines the responsibilities of health care providers, including Medicare-certified Skilled Nursing Facilities, to develop and implement water management policies and procedures to reduce...
Community Healthcare Systems Gets New Director of Senior Services
Congratulations to Lura Flentie, Administrator at Eastridge in Centralia. Lura has been promoted to Director of Senior Services at Community Healthcare System, which includes LeadingAge Kansas members Eastridge, Redbud Plaza and St. Mary’s Manor....
Emergency Preparedness Resources
The Ready Reader Archive – KDHE’s Monthly Newsletter on Emergency Preparedness
Ready Reader issue specifically for long term care providers
Preparedness Website for Homeland Security
We would also like to announce a new resource page on our...
Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute – Apply NOW for a LeadingAge Kansas Foundation...
Over the last 5 years LeadingAge Kansas Foundation (formerly ASTRA) has given over $29,000 away in scholarships. Will this be your year to receive a scholarship? What are you waiting for? Deadline is fast...
Saluting Nursing Assistants
June 15th-22nd is National Career Nursing Assistants Week and we want to recognize all the magnificent work CNAs do in Aging Services. Average citizens don’t realize how hard the job is and how much...
Congratulations
Mike Miller has been named Director of Assisted Living at KMH in Wichita. Congrats Mike and welcome back.
Wallace County Community Care Center, Sharon Springs held an Art Show for the community in...
It’s Time to Plan for the 2018 Dues Cycle – Please Provide Your Program...
Each year at this time we request Program Service Revenue from members in order to determine dues for 2018 and set our budget for the coming year. We are in that cycle again and...
In Our Changing Healthcare Arena, the Need for Leaders is Now
We are now accepting applications for the Center for Leadership program. With more than 100 graduates who are now emerging as effective leaders in aging services in Kansas, we need to begin growing the...
RoP Phase 1 Webinar Series – It’s Not Too Late to Get In
We have over 40 people attending the 5-part webinar series over the Phase 1 requirements and we are receiving great feedback. Each webinar is offered twice and recordings are available for those who missed...
Revised MS-2126 Form
On June 1, 2017, the revised Notification of Facility Admission/Discharge (MS-2126) form was posted on the Kansas Family Medical Assistance Manual (KFMAM) page of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) website. The...
Last Chance to Be a Part of the Resident Care Workshop
It’s not too late and all are welcome! This is your final chance to sign up for a fun day of education worth 7 hours of continuing education all in resident care. Located at...
Save the Date – Assisted Living Summit July 27th
Mark your calendars for the Assisted Living Summit, July 27th at the Meridian Center in Newton, KS. Registration coming soon.