New Aging Update Coming Soon
We are diligently working on a new format for our Aging Update that comes to you each week. A group of dedicated members is currently testing our process and making suggestions to make it...
Apply for an ASTRA Scholarship Today
The only way to have a shot at winning a scholarship is to apply! Applications are now open to apply for an ASTRA scholarship and are due August 1, 2016. If you are an...
Join Us Tomorrow for The Aging Services Workforce Summit
May 26th: Adam’s Mark Hotel, Kansas City, MO
Presenters: Cara Silletto, Robyn I. Stone and Steve Cohen
Don’t miss your chance to see Cara Siletto speak about recruiting the employees you can retain and hear Robyn...
Don’t Forget to Take the Membership Survey
LeadingAge Kansas is conducting a membership survey that was emailed on May 10th to the primary contacts of each of our member organizations. The survey came from Melynn Sight, of NSight Marketing. We’d love...
HIPAA Security Risk Assessment – Webinar
June 2nd: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The number one reason for increased monetary penalties during a privacy or security breach is failure to perform and document a comprehensive security risk assessment. This session explains...
Trending Privacy & Security Issues in Long-Term Care – Webinar
June 30th: 11:00 AM – Noon
The long-term care setting is full of issues complicating the protection of resident information: personal representatives, DPOAs, DPOA-HCs (and the difference between the two), family and friends involved in...
Preventing Significant Change – Identifying and Addressing Change in Condition
LeadingAge Kansas received a grant from KDADS to provide training on recognizing functional decline and providing interventions to prevent a significant change. These day-long workshops will be offered throughout Kansas in the month of...
OSHA Expands Employer Responsibility to Provide Access to OSHA Reports
On Friday, May 20, 2016, the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) posted a “correction” to its earlier final rules released on May 12th. The correction provides additional detail with respect to employer requirements...
Don’t Miss the 2016 KING Safety Seminars
3.0 PDC SHRM credits available, 3.0 CEs available
June 9th: 9:00 AM – Noon, Larksfield Place, Wichita, KS
June 10th: 9:00 AM – Noon, Bethel Home, Montezuma, KS
Accident prevention is the key to the...
Let’s Talk Webinar Recordings Now Available
The Let’s Talk webinars featuring the antipsychotic reduction success stories at Attica Long-Term Care and Villa St. Francis were a success. Listeners heard how these homes dramatically reduced antipsychotic use and learned tips for...
Webinar: Updates and Findings: COVID-19 Focused Survey for Nursing Homes – June 9th
This webinar will focus towards what surveyors are looking for with tips to help you prepare.
June 9th | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
The CMS COVID-19 Focus Survey for Nursing Homes was implemented on March 23,...
Opportunities for Prevention and Detection of COVID-19
Reusable Gowns and Masks - As part of a consortium with Hanes, America Knits manufactures Level 1 Isolation Gowns and Personal Safety Masks in Swainsboro, Georgia. America Knits is identified as a trusted supplier but...