Don’t Forget to Book Your Room for the 2017 Spring Conference
The 2017 Spring Conference, held April 26th – 28th in Wichita, is just around the corner. Book your room online or by calling (888) 421-1442 for a discounted room rate. Don’t miss this chance – the room block will...
2017 Call for LeadingAge Kansas Board Nominations – March 22, 2017 Deadline
This is the Call for Nominations to serve on the LeadingAge Kansas Board of Directors. In April 2017, the following positions will be open for election at the April 28, 2017 member business meeting...
Get a Great Deal with MDS 3.0
This one and a half day training will be full of information at a rate that can’t be beat. MDS 3.0 includes 9.5 CE hours full of intermediate level MDS training. You won’t be...
Webinar: Life Safety Code – Common and Serious Deficiencies and Tips on Avoiding or...
The Life Safety Code is a hot topic among our membership these days and this webinar is just in time. Join Eric Reed with the Kansas Fire Marshal's Office on March 23rd from 11:00...
Joint Provider Surveyor Training – April 4th & 5th
Resident to Resident Abuse, Mental Health and Behaviors and Involuntary Discharge will be discussed at the upcoming Joint Provider Surveyor Training. Be a part of this day of learning in Wichita on April 4th or Topeka...
OSHA Training Program – Registration Opens Thursday
KING has scheduled the OSHA 10 Hour Training Program in two locations: May 9th and 10th in Olathe and May 11th and 12th in Salina.
Registration will be available on Thursday, March 16. Check out the program outline.
LeadingAge National Invites Members to Participate in Compliance and Business Ethics Advisory Group
In support of their new strategic plan, LeadingAge National is forming a Compliance and Business Ethics Advisory Group. The Advisory Group will advise and assist staff in creating membership tools in the areas of...
CMS Special Focus Facilities (SFF) Program Update
A new CMS Survey and Certification Letter, S&C: 17-20-NH, conveys updates to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program for Fiscal Year 2017. The SFF program focuses on nursing homes that have a persistent record...
LT Governor Requests Your Input on KanCare
Please complete this short survey before March 30th to identify your KanCare training needs.
The Lt. Governor’s KanCare Process Improvement Workgroup is working to identify improved processes for providers and consumers. The Lt. Governor’s Office...
Congratulations
Congratulations to Pine Village Volunteer of the Year Dana Bauer and Employee of the Year Wendell Becker. You make life better for the people you serve and work with!
Fire Marshal Update
In the past four months, there have been two IJ’s with nursing home providers (not in Kansas) that had locked kitchens at night. Fires occurred in the locked areas and no staff on duty had...
Older Americans Month is Coming Up in May
If you want to focus on the people you serve and not just the level of service your organization provides, consider celebrating Older Americans Month this May. “Age Out Loud” is this year’s theme....