OSHA to Extend Deadline
In an email distributed to various stakeholders, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stated that it will extend the July 1, 2017 compliance date for the electronic submission of the 2016 Form300A report...
LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Apply Now! Applicant must be employed by a LeadingAge Kansas member and agree to meet the criteria listed below:
Employed at least one year
Either full-time or part-time (not PRN)
Demonstrated commitment to servicing...
KDHE Public Meetings Slated on Future of KanCare
KDHE will hold public meetings regarding the state’s proposed renewal of the KanCare program, and to provide input and ideas for changes. Anyone may provide comment and input about the KanCare renewal at any...
Comply by June 1 Deadline or Risk 2% Medicare Cut
Skilled Nursing Facilities must have all their MDS forms for admissions/discharges between October 1 and December 31, 2016 completed and corrected by June 1, 2017 to comply with the SNF Quality Reporting Deadline or...
Roundtables – Time Well Spent
It is always great to get out and visit with members. Around 120 people gathered in five locations around the state recently for Leadingage Kansas semi-annual regional Roundtables. Among the topics discussed were:
Legislative...
Debra Available to Speak with Your Board
Are you interested in having Debra Zehr come visit with your board in 2017 to discuss steps to a more effective board, board roles and responsibilities, trends in aging services or other topics? Contact Debra to...
Sunflower Health Plan Change in Prior Authorization Requirements
Sunflower Health Plan sent out a bulletin on May 22, 2017 related to prior authorization requirements for select therapy services. The bulletin lists specific therapy codes that will no longer require prior authorization. This...
New Consumer Access Guide to HCBS Services in Kansas
KDADS Community Services and Programs Commission has released a new Consumer Access Guide to HCBS Services in Kansas. This user-friendly guide is full of helpful information for anyone wanting to learn more about the...
Sunshine Meadows Celebrates Older Americans Month in Style
Sunshine Meadows retirement Community in Buhler celebrated Nursing Home Week with daily activities for staff and residents. Each day’s theme, chosen by a group of residents and staff members, celebrated the human spirit.
On Monday, the office...
Chef Torrey Hill Wins Tallgrass Creek’s Chef Cook-Off
Executive Director Jean Landreville judges Chef Andy’s dish (photo by Jenifer Gray).
Chef Torrey Hill won the title Master Chef and a $50 gift certificate by winning a Chef Cook-Off held in the Bistro at...
Older Americans Month 2017 Is In the Books
This has been a great month of celebration around the state. As Debra, Rachel and I visited many of you at Regional Roundtables last week, we enjoyed hearing about how your celebrations elevated our...
Apply for the Center for Leadership Today
Applications are now open for the LeadingAge Kansas Center for Leadership. Kansas Fellows who have graduated from the program tell us that it changed their lives both personally and professionally. They now have an...