Medicaid Application Count Updates from KDHE
The Eligibility staff with KDHE met with associations last Friday to provide updates on aged applications and other issues surrounding the eligibility process. As...
NEW ACTION ALERT: Support Legislation to Help Attract, Recruit, Retain Long-Term Care Workers
Please take action and urge your U.S. representatives to cosponsor the Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act (H.R. 7929). Introduced by Representatives Steven...
No Cost Live, Virtual Active Shooter Prevention and Response Trainings Start June 12
An active shooter in the long-term setting is something no one wants to think about, but preparation for this type of emergency is a...
KING Summer Zoom Calls Scheduled
KING Members can now register for the Summer Zoom calls. Dates for the summer series are June 11, July 9, and August 13. All...
Straight Talk on Leadership: Karen Sturchio
If you weren’t able to hear Karen’s candid and edifying conversation with Linda Couch on the recent national policy call, you can read the highlights...
Tell CMS Not to Finalize Expanded CMP Authority
The FY 2025 SNF PPS proposed rule includes a provision that would give CMS authority to enforce more civil money penalties (CMPs) against nursing...
Opportunity To Be Part of Age-Friendly Kansas Initiative
As the demographics of our population continue to shift, public health should elevate healthy aging as a core public health function. Age-Friendly Kansas is...
DOL Announces $15 Million in “Critical Sector Job Quality Grants” Which Targets Caregiving Opportunities
On May 17th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of $15 million in competitive grants to help address challenges the workforce system...
Joint Provider Fire Marshal Training
At the completion of this event, the participant will be able to:
Know the top fire safety citations in adult care homes with a view...
In-Person Resident to Staff Aggression Training Coming to Salina and Garden City
Join us on June 13th in Salina or June 14th in Garden City for this unique, no cost OSHA grant funded training.Amy Siple and...
Testing Compliance for Asymptomatic Individuals
With the PHE ending, testing guidance from CMS is defaulting to CDC recommendations. Currently, the CDC is still recommending a series of viral testing...
Senate Introduces Bill to Fix CNA Training Lockout
On May 18th, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) re-introduced the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act, a bill to fix...