COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 11-16-2022
STATE NEWS
COVID-19 Rapid Response Staffing SupportThe Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has partnered with KFMC Health Improvement Partners (KFMC) to assist long-term care facilities and state licensed homes, impacted by COVID-19, with...
New Member Resource to Inform/Enagage Your Team Members: Leadership Rounding Template
There are many opportunities to round direct and indirect reports throughout the day that will result in building positive relationships, trust, and culture in your organization. The Leadership Rounding template from LeadingAge can help prepare...
Action Alert: Urge Your Senators and Representatives to Enact Key Aging Services Priorities Before...
On November 15th, LeadingAge issued an action alert urging Congress not to adjourn its session without enacting key services and supports for older adults. “In the remaining weeks of 2022, Congress must not leave...
TED Talk on Psychological Safety at Work
Psychological safety is a key ingredient in healthy teams, and it occurs when a workplace culture holds a safe space for staff to speak up, make mistakes, ask questions, and exist authentically. Watch this short...
Creating and Maintaining a Secure Environment Webinar December 14, 1-2:30 PM Central
LeadingAge will host a webinar exploring ways LeadingAge members can ensure they are taking the proper safety measures to keep staff and residents safe and secure. Join us to learn appropriate controls residential communities...
Temporary Staffing Agencies & Workers’ Compensation
Recently, a LeadingAge Kansas/KING Member began negotiations with a Temporary Staffing Agency. The Agency considers their staff Independent Contractors and does not provide workers’ compensation coverage. Instead, they require the Contractors to carry Occupational Accident...
Contact Your Member of Congress to Encourage Him/Her to Join House 21st Century LTC Caucus
The newly formed bipartisan House 21st Century Long-Term Care (LTC) Caucus launched this summer. The LTC Caucus Co-chairs, Reps. Ann Kuster (D-NH) and Bryan Steil (R-WI), are planning to host their first event early...
Recording Available of LeadingAge New MDS Webinar
“The New MDS V1.18.11: Are You Prepared” recording of the session is available here at a deep discount for members of LeadingAge.
LeadingAge Board/Governance Tools
The aging services sector is at a crossroads. LeadingAge members are facing hard strategic decisions about where to go from here—and LeadingAge is here to help. That’s why we’re investing in new resources to help...
CARE/PASRR Office Hours with KDADS Staff
The CARE and PASSAR process continue to cause slowdowns and headaches for Medicaid and other payer sources when individuals are admitted to LTC. Join the new KDADS CARE team for a monthly office hours session...
The Week in Media For November 7 – 13, 2022
I. Current Talking Points & Templates for Media Engagement:
Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County v. Talevski Background & Talking Points
Template Op-Ed: Aging Services Workforce Now Campaign
CMS Home Health Proposed Payment Talking Points
CMS Skilled...
Bronze Partner – Paymerang Has Been Helping out LeadingAge Kansas Members
Check out their Latest Blog Post that Highlight their Growth in Senior Living Account Payable Space. Paymerang’s revolutionary work in the senior living accounts payable results in substantial growth. They have witnessed phenomenal growth in...