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...
Great Survey News
Good Samaritan Society, Cheyenne County in St. Francis recently had their annual survey, which resulted in only 3 minor deficiencies. Hats off to the Jeffrey Paulsen and team.
Join Us This Friday for our Weekly Webinars
Join us each Friday at 10:00 AM for the Weekly Webcast Update. If you have not registered to view the weekly webinar, you can do so here. For archives of past Weekly Webcast Updates, visit...
CMS Reverses Ban on Arbitration Agreements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will publish a proposed rule in the Federal Register on June 8, 2017 revising the requirements for the use of arbitration agreements for long-term care providers....
Provider Input Period KanCare Renewal
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is offering opportunities to attend public meetings regarding the State’s proposed renewal of the KanCare program and to provide input and ideas for changes.
Anyone may provide...
MCO Provider Appeal Process
Effective with payment denials processed on and after May 1, 2017, the three KanCare managed care organizations (MCOs) standardized the Provider Appeal process for all KanCare providers. Providers continue to have the opportunity to...
Sunflower Health Plan Prior Authorization Changes
Sunflower Health Plan has made changes in their prior authorization requirements for Long-Term Care providers, effective May 15, 2017. They will no longer require prior authorization for custodial nursing care. Skilled Care Nursing will...
Representative Les Mason, McPherson, Dies at 69
The Kansas House Assistant Majority Leader Les Mason passed away Monday evening after suffering a brain aneurysm the prior weekend. Governor Kelly ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until sundown on the day...
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...
NLRB General Counsel Memo Takes Aim at Non-Compete Agreements
The General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (Board), Jennifer Abruzzo, on May 30th issued a memorandum to the Board’s regional directors setting forth her view that non-compete clauses for employees protected by...
DoL Monthly Jobs Report – Growth in Healthcare Jobs; Demand for Workers Continues to...
According to a June 2nd report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of healthcare jobs in the U.S. increased by 52,400 in May, similar to the average monthly gain of 50,000 over...
New Interpretive Guidance on Emergency Preparedness Rule
CMS has finally posted interpretive guidance for the new Emergency Preparedness Rule that goes into effect in November. The guidance is known as State Operation Manual Appendix Z, and may be found here.