Phase 1 RoP Tools Spotlight: Behavioral Health/ Medically Related Social Services (§483.40)
The following tools have been reviewed and updated in red letters where Kansas-specific information is needed. Please remember that these are members-only resources so you will need a login and password for LeadingAge Kansas...
CMS Has Issued an Early Release of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual
Please note this early release is being provided in response to stakeholder feedback. The MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.17 contains many updates including information related to the Patient Driven Payment Model. Please check back...
2019 Hands-On Caregiver Workshop – One Week Away
The Hands-On Caregiver Workshop has 7.0 hours of continuing education available which can be earned by discussing sexuality, bathing alternatives, mental health first aid and behavioral management strategies.
J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center
102 N. Main St.
Lindsborg,...
Introducing the New Administrator at Bethany Village
Bethany Home Association in Lindsborg is very excited to announce that they have welcomed a new Administrator to their team! Please join us in welcoming Joe Benter to his new position. We are very...
Last Call for KING Rounds
KING Members are invited to attend a Regional Round scheduled in a location near you. Two dates remain. Join us April 2 at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler or April 3rd at Bethel Home in...
We Still Have Room for a Few More Exhibitors at Our Spring Conference in...
Booths are filling up fast for the 2023 LeadingAge Kansas Spring Conference. We are excited to be back in person. Click here to register.
DATES: April 13th and 14th with the Expo on the 14th
Those...
CMS Releases New BIMS Resources for Post-Acute Providers
CMS is offering a set of cue cards to assist providers in conducting the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2 to 9), and the Pain Interview, as referenced in...
More Changes Coming for NHSN Reporting
Several weeks ago, LeadingAge suggested to CMS and CDC that NHSN reporting be reevaluated with the coming end of the public health emergency in May. LeadingAge learned on March 23 that NHSN changes are...
2017 Spring Conference and Expo Registration Now Open
There are going to be so many great things to see and learn at this conference. Here are just a few:
Excellent Keynote speakers focusing on workforce, ageism and strategy.
Quality Breakout Sessions covering...
GAO Releases Report on Nursing Home Infection Control
The Government Accountability Office released a report on March 20th detailing the findings from an expert roundtable convened to explore infection prevention and control practices in nursing homes. The roundtable identified six actions HHS...
Spring Conference and Expo is Happening in TWO Weeks. Have You Registered?
With engaging keynotes, interactive breakouts, networking with peers and exhibitors and bacon at breakfast, you do not want to miss the Spring Conference and Expo. This year the conference will also include a conflict...
No Cost Webinar on Enhanced Barrier Precautions Happening on 3/28
LeadingAge Kansas, Kansas Health Care Association and Kansas Adult Care Executives will facilitate a free webinar on Thursday, March 28th at 2:30 P.M. on Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
On Wednesday, March 20th CMS issued QSO -24-08-NH...