“Final” Nursing Facility Rates Contain Errors, Disregard June 6th Register Publication
In last Thursday's Publication Register on the Kansas Secretary of State's website, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services posted “final” nursing facility rates set to take effect on July 1. These rates...
HCBS Proposed Rates Reflect Increase from 2024 Legislative Session
LeadingAge Kansas has reviewed the proposed rate increases for FY25 for the HCBS-FE waiver. These rates are set to begin July 1, 2024, and end June 30, 2025, unless the legislature intervenes to continue...
Last Chance to Register for HIPAA Basics & Beyond
Join us next Tuesday, June 18 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM for our webinar: HIPAA Basics & Beyond. This training is the perfect opportunity for seasoned HIPAA veterans and HIPAA newbies alike to dive...
Friday, June 14 is the Due Date for Millage Forms
To determine the membership dues for 2025, please provide your Program Service Revenue (Millage) to LeadingAge Kansas.
Each year, LeadingAge Kansas asks members to provide information to help us determine dues for the following...
No Weekly Webinar June 14: Moving to Zoom on June 21
LeadingAge Kansas weekly webinars will be moving to Zoom starting June 21 after taking a break the week of June 14. Make sure you register for the Zoom series of webinars using this link...
Preventing Elopements in Assisted Living Webinar Coming on July 17
When we think of elopement, it's often associated with dementia. However, elopement is a risk for others too. It's crucial to regularly identify those at risk and understand that elopement behaviors will change over...
Multi-Disciplinary Trainings to Focus on Infection Prevention in Food Services & Environmental Services
This summer, LeadingAge Iowa is hosting 2 Infection Prevention training webinars with a focus on strategies and practices for Food Services and Environmental Services. LeadingAge Kansas is very excited to partner with LeadingAge Iowa...
2024 Millage Forms Are Due in TWO DAYS
To determine the member dues for 2024, please provide your Program Service Revenue (Millage) to LeadingAge Kansas no later than June 16th.
Each year, LeadingAge Kansas asks members to provide information to help us determine...
Is It Time For You to Renew Your Administrator License?
No email reminder was sent out this year due to some technical difficulties. A postcard was mailed out to all Administrators needing to renew this year. If you did not receive a postcard in...
Vaccination Mandate: Your Questions Answered
With CMS publishing the Staff Vaccination Mandate rule on June 5th, there’s been question as to whether providers need to continue asking for staff vaccination documentation until the effective date of August 5th. Here’s...
KDHE Releases Statewide Unwinding Data for April and May
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment released the unwinding data for April and May earlier this week. This data is a snapshot in time and currently does not have enough data to provide...
Appointments for Interim Special Committee on Nursing Facility Rate Methodology
Legislators from both the House and Senate have been selected to serve on the interim Special Committee on Nursing Facility Rate Methodology. This committee was added as a budget proviso after stakeholder feedback during the...