CMS Hosting Rural Health and Prosperity Grants 101 Workshop
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are partnering with other state and federal agencies to host a workshop centered around grant opportunities for the local community or provider organization. Target population for this...
Overview of the New MDS 3.0 v 1.18.11: Preparing Your Team for Success
A comprehensive look at how skilled nursing providers can plan for the October 2023 MDS updates.
Date: Thursday, July 20th Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. CT
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) suggested that the MDS...
Don’t Forget to Register for the Next Two Summer KING Member Zoom Calls
All KING Members are invited to register for the 2023 KING Summer Member Zoom Calls. KING Member Zoom Calls are an opportunity for the KING Service Team to provide an educational presentation, Q&A, and...
Participants Needed: Workforce Collaboration Group
We’ve been working to identify potential workforce issues and develop strategic initiatives for the aging services workforce. We are looking for individuals to participate in a collaboration group and provide feedback on these strategies....
Meeting Dates for Bob Bethell Joint Committee Announced
The dates for the Bob Bethell Joint Committee for quarters 3 and 4 of the 2023 interim session were announced last week. Until agendas are finalized, the dates remain subject to change.
Quarter 3:
Wednesday,...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 7-28-2021
STATE NEWS
Kansas COVID-19 Vaccination Overview
2,532,701 Total Doses Reported as Administered - First Dose: 1,397,885 - Second Dose: 1,134,8172,991,240 Total Doses Distributed - State Distributed: 2,038,63048.0% of Kansans Vaccinated with One Dose 42.0% of...
Kansas City Based-Thomas McGee Taps Industry Veteran to Lead the Company’s First Foray into...
Dan Greco will head the insurance company’s new office and expanded services; company expects to add 15 employees in the next 18 months.
Thomas McGee, L.C., a leading Midwest risk management company, and LeadingAge Kansas Sponsor, is...
Registration Open – Assisted Living Summit July 27th
Take the opportunity to network, learn about the assisted living survey process with Patty Brown and discuss dementia and transitions with Belinda Vierthaler at the 2017 Assisted Living Summit July 27th in Newton, KS....
July 1 Medicaid Rates Announced
Last week KDADS sent out the July 1, 2017 Medicaid Rates. Unfortunately, these rates do not represent a complete restoration of the 4.47% cuts from last year. Many providers were confused to see a...
Save the Date – Emergency Preparedness Compliance Workshop August 10th in Newton
We have contracted with Stan Szpytek, a national expert for emergency preparedness training, to provide a workshop for members. His presentation will include an actual tabletop exercise that will count toward the CMS requirement.
This...
Make Plans to Attend the DON Learning Group – Wichita, July 13th
The time has come for DONs and Nurse Leaders to get together to discuss how to mentor, grow and develop good relationships with their staff. Join your peers at Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Corporate Office...
Chronic Pain Associated with Dementia, New Study Finds
Chronic pain is correlated with memory decline and dementia later in life, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Read the entire article from McKnight’s LTC News.