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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Registration is Open for Joint Provider Fire Marshall Training
With summer starting to heat up, it’s time to register for Fire Marshall training. This year’s training is available in-person in Topeka (July 22) and Wichita (July 23), and in virtual, live-stream format (July...
Supreme Court Decision Allows Private Actions Against Publicly Owned Nursing Homes
Under decision issued June 8th by the United States Supreme Court, nursing home residents are entitled to sue publicly owned nursing homes for violations of rights under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (FNHRA)....
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....
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...
“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...
NHSN Webinars on Updates to LTCF Modules
NHSN will continue to host webinars throughout June on updates to the Long-Term Care Facility modules for both COVID-19 data and vaccination reporting. Catch updates to the Resident Impact and Staff Impact pathways in...
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...