Kansas Capitol Happenings for Week Ending March 22
On Tuesday this week, Senate Public Health and Welfare took action on HB2777, the body camera bill. The amendment introduced by Senator Pettey inserted language allowing the Fire Marshal’s inspectors to utilize still camera...
Documentation Do’s and Don’ts Webinar is Thursday – Last Chance to Register!
We’ve all heard the saying, “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen” but how it is documented matters too! In fact, with greater scrutiny and access to records, it is becoming more important all...
Essentials of the DON Role Virtual Training – Last Call!
With MDS, RAI, person-centered care planning and regulations as topics this training is a must attend for DONs, other nurse leaders and administrators. It will be beneficial for those new to MDS and those...
Spring Conference and Expo is Less Than a Month Away
With engaging keynotes, interactive (and timely) breakouts, networking with peers and exhibitors and bacon at breakfast, you don’t want to miss Spring Conference and Expo. This year the conference will also include a conflict...
Nursing Homes Must Take Extra Steps to Report Flu Vax Data
Nursing homes must report healthcare personnel flu vaccination data through NHSN by May 15, 2023 for the SNF Quality Reporting Program. Note that data must be reported through a different NHSN component than COVID data is...
REMINDERS – Provider Relief Reporting Deadline – March 31st
Members are reminded that they must submit their Reporting Period 4 Provider Relief Fund reports if they received PRF payments between July 1 – December 31, 2021. Providers who fail to report will be...
HRSA Continues to Send PRF Repayment Notices
These notices are being sent to non-compliant providers via certified mail and email. This is the first step in debt collection. Providers who believe that they have received a repayment notice an error (e.g.,...
Spaces are Filling Up Fast for the Resident to Staff Aggression Training
Could your team benefit from learning techniques to prevent, de-escalate and respond to resident staff aggression? If so, get them registered for the upcoming Long-Term Care Resident to Staff Aggression: Prevention and Response training. ...
KING Regional Rounds
KING Rounds are scheduled in a location near you. Members in your area gather with your KING Service Team for discussion and networking. Learn more and register at no cost.
Dates and Locations:
March 29...
Do You Have a Vendor That Should be Exhibiting at The LeadingAge Kansas Expo....
2023 Spring Conference Expo set up will be Wednesday, April 12th and the Expo is Thursday, April 13th at Hyatt Regency & Century II in Wichita.
Your LeadingAge Kansas team is working hard to make...
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%...