Attn Assisted Living Members – Assisted Living Summit July 27th
A group of engaged Assisted Living Members has helped us develop this year's Assisted Living Summit. It will feature important topics such as:
Care Transitions -- How to know when it is time and...
Happening in Congress: HUD Funding and Policy Considerations
Learn the latest on HUD funding, including the final 2017 funding bill, what the Trump Administration submitted and Congress is considering for 2018, as well as how LeadingAge is rallying support for affordable housing...
Summer Issue of The Trumpet
Read the summer issue of The Trumpet, the quarterly magazine of the Kansas State Fire Marshal
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
2017 Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant
Home Fire Safety
Guide to a Fun and Fire Safe Summer
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Reminder: Disguised Doors are NOT Permitted by the Fire Marshal
Health Care building doors cannot be disguised as seen above. NFPA 2012 7.5.2.2 states “exit access and exit doors shall be designed and arranged to be clearly recognizable.” Questions? Email Joel Beckner at KFSM, or...
Maintain Power Strip Compliance and Safety
Improper use of power strips puts your residents, staff, visitors and building at risk. KSFM asked us to share this Power Strip Guide with our members. Might be worth a walk-through of your building...
CMS S&C 17-30 Requires for Legionella Water System Testing Requirement
CMS recently released S&C memo 17-30, outlining requirements for health care facilities for water system testing to reduce the risk of growth and spread of Legionella and other opportunistic pathogens in building water systems....
Interpretive Guidance for New Emergency Preparedness Regulations
CMS has published an advanced copy of interpretive guidance for its final emergency preparedness rule for healthcare providers. The new regulations and requirements must be met by November 15th, 2017. LeadingAge has created a working...
Emergency Preparedness Tools and Resources
Stay up-to-date on Emergency Preparedness tools and resources by visiting our dedicated webpage .
If you run across resources or tools that you think should be shared with other members, send them to Dana Weaver...
Multiple Scholarships will be Awarded — Apply Now
Founded in 1988, LeadingAge Kansas Foundation (formerly ASTRA) was formed to conduct research, and produce information and training to increase the understanding of aging, and to improve the quality of care and services for...
Welcome and Congratulations
Kathy Walmsley has been named administrator at the Nicol Home in Glasco. Welcome Kathy, we look forward to working with you.
Amy Breneman is the new AL Director at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Her...
Wallace County Care Center Hosts Barn Dance
Residents, staff, and families enjoyed a Barn Dance in Sharon Springs. The Dining Room was transformed to a barn atmosphere and music chosen by the residents was played. Staff and family members joined in...
Locust Grove Village Hosts 9th Mini Relay For Life
Locust Grove Village in LaCrosse celebrated residents and staff members who are survivors of cancer with this special evening event. In addition, luminaries were lit in honor of survivors, caregivers and in memory of...