COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 6-8-2022
STATE NEWS
Temporary AidesTAs must become CNAs to continue to work in Nursing Homes after October 6th according to CMS. Temporary Aides, as allowed by Kansas House Bill 2477, may continue to work as Temporary...
ACTION ALERT on CMS Proposed Rule Don’t forget to Submit Comments by June 10th
Tip: Scan the categories of requested comments and select the ones of most importance to your organization (ex., if you’re not Medicare certified, it could be that the staffing minimums is most critical.) CMS Proposed...
Weekly Recaps
Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers. From nursing homes and life plan communities, to affordable housing, home health and hospice, and PACE,...
The Week in Media for May 23 – June 5, 2022
I. Current Talking Points for Media Engagement:
CMS Proposed Payment Rule Talking Points
CCRC Solvency Talking Points
NASEM Report Talking Points
See link to full State Media Resources folder at bottom of page.
II. Following the Narrative: A quick...
LeadingAge Kansas Associate Member, BKD is Now FORVIS
Make sure to update your contact information for your trusted BKD professionals!
FORVIS, LLP ranks among the nation’s Top-10 professional services firms. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP...
One Week Left to Submit Millage Forms
Please complete your 2023 Millage form by June 17th.
To determine the member dues for 2023 please provide your Program Service Revenue (Millage) to LeadingAge Kansas.
Each year, LeadingAge Kansas asks members to provide information to...
PEAK News and Opportunities
Important Temporary Changes to PEAK Criteria. The PEAK Advisory Board worked with KDADS to create some temporary changes to the PEAK criteria in light of the staffing crisis and hardships created by the Pandemic. ...
Happening this Week – Environmental Services Learning Group
June 9th we will connect from 1 – 3 PM.
Date/Time: June 9th | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual – Zoom
About the Learning Group:
This will be an opportunity for discussion and networking with your peers. Our goal is...
DON Learning Group Less Than a Week Away
Join your fellow Nurse Leaders June 16th in Wichita, at Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Corporate Office – 2414 N Woodlawn Blvd, Wichita, KS 67220 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
About the DON Learning Group:
This DON Learning...
One Week Away – Assisted Living Learning Group
Join us June 16th at Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Corporate Office – 2414 N Woodlawn Blvd, Wichita, KS 67220 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
About the Assisted Living Learning Group:This AL Learning Group will be an...
Don’t Miss the LeadingAge Kansas Summer Regional Roundtables
Reserve your space for this valuable networking and informational opportunity with LeadingAge Kansas.
Schedule
June 17th, 1 PM – 4 PM, Evergreen Community of Johnson County, 11811 S. Sunset Dr. Olathe, KS 66061 Room 1075 (space...
Free KFMC Education Series Begins Next Week
KFMC along with Linda Farrar and Kate Niemann from the Kansas Partnership to Improve Dementia Care are facilitating a 6-week series focused on activities/engagement, care planning and safe medication management.
Virtual Educational Series:
Below is a...