ATTN KC Members: Do You Have Bilinguals on Staff?
Employing individuals who are bilingual is essential in today’s workforce. In last week’s Aging Update, we reminded you of the new Limited English Proficiency Regulations that went into effect last month. To that end,...
Safety Matters Newsletter Available
The Winter 2017 Edition of the Safety Matters Newsletter is now available. Check out the Safety Matters archives for additional Safety Information.
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...
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...
New Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolkits Available from Department of Health and Human Services
The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released four new toolkits on antimicrobial stewardship for nursing homes.
The toolkits cover a variety of interventions that nursing homes can use to improve antibiotic...
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...
Recent Article in McKnights LTC: How Do You Treat Your MDS Coordinator?
As many of our nursing home members do, we read McKnights LTC news at least weekly. A recent in-your-face article titled “How to quickly size up the health of any facility” prompted discussion around...
Indoor Air Quality in LTC Organizations
Learn more about indoor air quality in LTC organizations.
2016 Survey & Regulations Workshop
CMS Focused Surveys – MDS and Dementia – What We Have So Far and How Do We Prepare
This will be an informative session at the 2016 Survey & Regulations Workshop December 8th in Topeka, KS....
Payroll Based Journaling
The first Mandatory Reporting Period for Payroll Based Journaling (PBJ) was November 14th. Hopefully everyone has met this deadline and has found their footing with the important requirement. Clifton Larson Allen gave a great presentation at...
Mark Your Calendars for Regional Roundtables
Join Debra, Rachel, Dana and Hayley as they tour the state and bring you the latest information on things that are important to you. Register today for one (or more) of the following dates:
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New Web Portal for Resident Roster Report
The new web portal for retrieving and amending the Resident Roster Report and for retrieving the Rate Schedule is now functional. KDADS sent a letter to all providers November 10th with details. They also attached a...