Level 3 SAMS Security Access Now Required for All NHSN Users
The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) system, through which nursing homes report COVID, flu, and other data, is now requiring all users to obtain Level 3 SAMS security access to continue reporting. NHSN has...
House Committee Passes Bill to Halt Staffing Mandate
On March 6, the House Ways and Means Committee passed H.R. 7513, the Protecting American Seniors’ Access to Care Act, by a vote of 26 to 17. The bill, introduced by Representatives Michelle Fischbach...
UnitedHealth Care Member Call
UnitedHealth Care will be hosting a member call on Tuesday, March 28th at 10:00 AM. The call will cover Fall Risks, AIRs, and MS-2126. If you are interested in participating contact Mona Hall or Michelle Cowen.
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!
RoP Tools – A $600+ Value Provided as a Free Resource to LeadingAge Kansas...
LeadingAge Kansas has an excellent RoP Tools and Resources Page for members to use as they work toward implementation. The group that helped develop the tools for LeadingAge and their state affiliate is charging...
COVID Test Kits Still Available For Aging Services Providers – Will Continue After May...
Since February, LeadingAge providers across the continuum of care have been ordering free COVID-19 test kits from LeadingAge, through an arrangement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More information and the...
Business Office Boot Camp: Registration Coming Soon!
A well trained, knowledgeable business office manager can have a significant impact on organizational financial stability and compliance. Make an investment in your business office today by inviting your business office staff to take...
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...
Parkside Homes Receives PEAK Award
Parkside resident Jane Makovec and Brenda Hilliard, CNA accept the 2016 Sustaining Person-Centered Care Award on February 22nd at 10:00 AM. The residents, team and Hillsboro community celebrated with a reception catered by Parkside...
For Your Board Quarterly Newsletter Focuses on Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning | Issue 2 | March 2017
Welcome to LeadingAge Kansas’ second issue of For Your Board. Each quarter this publication will focus on a specific governance topic to help you, your leadership team...
Advancing a Culture of Innovation in Senior Care: An Aging 2.0 Whitepaper
Innovation for companies in the senior care markets is especially important due to the enormous growth in the size, and changing needs, of the older population - and the increased competition in servicing those...