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...
Send Us Videos and Pictures About Your Purpose
Due Date: March 31, 2017
This year’s association theme is called “Power of Purpose” and you will see it incorporated into our conferences, other educational events and newsletters throughout the year. Our collective purpose in...
Pine Village – Great Community Outreach!
Pine Village in Moundridge will host its 6th annual free Dementia Education Series this spring. The series is designed for community members and families, and is taught by Pine Village team members. Way to serve!...
Bipolar Disorder in LTC
Read about bipolar disorder in long-term care on the Managed Health Care website.
Here is the abstract provided: "Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic illness characterized by periods of mania and depression. As many as 10%...
Falls Management Program
Read The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities, a manual published online by The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
The Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) provides toolkits to help nursing homes optimize their use of antibiotics.
An Update on Geriatric Medication Safety and Challenges Specific to the Care of Older...
Read An Update on Geriatric Medication Safety and Challenges Specific to the Care of Older Adults on the Managed Health Care website.
Bathing Without a Battle
Bathing Without a Battle aims to create a better bathing experience for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Learn more on the Bathing Without a Battle website.
Mouth Care Without a Battle
Mouth Care Without a Battle is an evidence-based approach to person-centered daily mouth care for persons with cognitive and physical impairment. Developed by the research group that brought you Bathing without a Battle©, Mouth...
Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation Package
The Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation Package includes customized Excel Spreadsheet for data tracking, an in-service training DVD for nursing staff, CD ROM training for medical staff, posters, reminder pocket cards, a how-to implementation manual, and 2...
KING Annual Meeting Scheduled
KING will hold its 27th Annual Meeting at 12:00 PM on April 28th at the Wichita Hyatt Regency Hotel. The meeting will be held during the LeadingAge Kansas Spring Conference and Expo. KING members are welcome...
Attn KING Members: STAR 2.0 Now Available
STAR 2.0 was unveiled at the recently held KING Rounds. Copies of the "Train the Trainer" DVD and printed modules will be delivered to KING Members by your Loss Control Consultant and trainings will...