LTC State Operations Manual – Appendix PP – Revised
CMS recently updated the State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP. The SOM was revised to incorporate the revised Requirements of Participation for Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes. The changes to Appendix PP apply...
Let’s Continue to Work Together for Regulatory Sanity
Have you (and your key staff, board members, and your other constituents) sent an email to members of Congress to advocate for the reform and/or replacement of the federal nursing home survey and enforcement...
Outraged and Confused about Elder Abuse?
Read what Robyn Stone,Executive Director of LeadingAge National’s Center for Applied Research, has to say on the subject of elder abuse.
Learn more about LeadingAge National’s Center for Applied Research.
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor Receives Award
The staff at the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor were treated to a special celebration on February 15th from their corporate office. This community was recognized with an Emerald Award Level One from Presbyterian Manors of...
The 2017 LeadingAge National Awards Call for Submission is Now Open
The LeadingAge National Annual Awards honor LeadingAge member organizations and individuals that embody excellence in nonprofit aging services. Award recipients make outstanding contributions to our field and represent models of leadership, quality, and innovation.
Awards...
Argentum Releases Memory Care Program’s Research
Argentum's latest Senior Living Innovation Series white paper centers on the field of programs that are marking the definitions of innovation in memory care.
The 32-page white paper is the third in a series of five topics...
Cooking Up Some Intergenerational Fun at Parkside
Congratulations to Parkside Homes in Hillsboro! They recently received a $2,400 grant from the Hillsboro Community Foundation to conduct an intergenerational program, “Cooking and Learning in Grandma's kitchen”, with Parkside residents and Hillsboro youth. ...
Linn Community Nursing Home Success Featured in Press
It’s always a time to celebrate when there is positive long-term care media attention. Such was the case recently when Linn Community Nursing Home was featured for their efforts to reduce antipsychotic use in...
Did You Open Your Present from LeadingAge Kansas Last Week?
All primary contacts of LeadingAge Kansas members that provide nursing home or LTCU services were emailed the latest 5 Star Reports on Monday of this week.
The 5 newest Quality Measures are now weighted 100%...
Calling Qualified Individuals to Apply for LeadingAge Kansas Board Membership
The 2017 LeadingAge Kansas Nominating Committee invites qualified individuals to apply for the Board of Directors. Board members must be employees or board members of LeadingAge Kansas member organizations, or employees or board members...
Cheryl Phillips Interviewed about New RoPs
Cheryl Phillips, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Health Services with LeadingAge National recently spoke with Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging about the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
Sunflower Provider Workshop
Sunflower Health Plan is hosting a Provider Workshop in Topeka on March 29th. There will be two sessions to choose from: 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. This course will provide information...