Villa St. Francis Hires New HR Director
Villa St. Francis is thrilled to welcome their new Human Resources Director. Please send your warmest thoughts and wishes to Kendra Unruh as she...
Wellness Resources
Talking With Your Doctor Presentation Toolkit-Help older adults make the most of their medical appointments with the Talking With Your Doctor Presentation Toolkit...
The Latest 5 Star Reports Were Sent Out Last Week
Your organization’s most current Five Star Report were emailed last week. The latest data now includes staffing numbers and MDS QM data for 2023...
CDC Releases Updated Recommendations for Healthcare Providers
On May 8th, the CDC updated recommendations to coincide with the ending of the public health emergency on May 11, 2023. This LeadingAge article...
Nursing Home CMS QSO MEMO Update on Testing
Effective May 11th QSO-20-38-NH is no longer in effect. Testing for COVID-19 should be conducted by following accepted national standards, such as CDC recommendations....
Legislation Introduced to Support Apprenticeship Programs and Protect Access to Public Benefits
On May 2, 2024, Rep DelBene introduced The Apprenticeship Opportunity Act(H.R. 8225) that would require states that receive grants for the Temporary Assistance for...
It’s that Time Again – Millage Forms are Due June 14, 2024
To determine the membership dues for 2025, please provide your Program Service Revenue (Millage) to LeadingAge Kansas.
Each year, LeadingAge Kansas asks members to...
CDC Wants Feedback from Nursing Homes on Flu
CDC is requesting feedback from nursing homes on experiences with flu. The goal of this brief CDC survey is to help public health understand...
Learn About the MDS Changes that are Coming this Fall
You have heard MDS changes are coming, but what are they and what should you be doing to prepare? This webinar will help you...
Webinar with KDADS Team: The Ending of the PHE and What it Means for...
May 11, 2023 11:00 AM -12:00 PM CSTRegister NOW Please join KHCA, LeadingAge Kansas and KACE as we host Scott Brunner, Lacy Hunter, and Dawn Altis...
Changes Coming to NHSN Reporting
As LeadingAge reported a few months ago, CDC is planning to update NHSN reporting for nursing homes due to the end of the PHE....
5-Star Tools and Resources
CMS has released the latest 5-star information. Last week, LeadingAge Kansas sent all nursing home providers a personalized 5-Star Report to their organization with...