New Emergency Preparedness Resources from ASPR
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) released two new emergency preparedness resources that members may find useful when reviewing and updating emergency plans.
The Utility Failures in Healthcare Toolkit provides planning and response...
OIG Work Plan Updated to Include Two New Nursing Home-Related Projects
The HHS Office of Inspector General released work plan updates on November 15th that include two projects of interest for nursing home members. The first is a case study on emergency preparedness in healthcare...
CMS Releases 2024 SSI, MSP, and Spousal Impoverishment Standards
CMS makes annual updates to supplemental security income (SSI), spousal impoverishment and Medicare Savings Program (MSP) resource guidelines. These updates reflect changes in the Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI)....
Senators Highlight Aging Services in Letter Calling for NLRB to Reconsider Joint Employer Rule
On November 20th, Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), Tim Scott (R-SC), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) sent a letter to the National Labor Relations Board sharing significant concerns with the Board’s 2023 Joint...
NLRB Extends Effective Date of Final Rule Revising Joint-Employer Standard
On November 16th the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) extended the effective date of its recent rule on determining the standard for joint-employer status from December 26, 2023, to February 26, 2024. This standard...
CMS Releases Final Rule on Transparency of Nursing Home Ownership and Management
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on November 15th placed on display in the Federal Register a final rule requiring nursing homes enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid to disclose and submit certain...
Amendment to Prevent Federal Staffing Mandate Adopted in Appropriations Bill
On November 14th, LeadingAge issued a vote recommendation to all members of the House of Representatives in support of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations...
Senator Marshall to Introduce Companion Bill in Senate Opposing Federal Staffing Mandate
The work of LeadingAge Kansas members seems to be paying off with Senator Marshall sharing that he plans to introduce a companion bill to H.R. 5796 Protecting Rural Seniors Access to Care Act. Co-sponsors...
Give a Little and Make a Big Difference for Fellow Caregivers
LeadingAge Kansas is grateful for the opportunity to serve you as you as you care for the elders of Kansas. One of the ways we serve is through a scholarship program designed to provide...
How Can We Better Serve You with Professional Development in 2024?
We want to ensure the 2024 professional development calendar meets the needs of everyone in your organization. To make this happen, we need your help.
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Vote on Proposed Bylaws Changes for LeadingAge Kansas Opens November 28th
We are providing notice to all LeadingAge Kansas members that starting November 28, 2023, electronic voting will take place regarding proposed changes to the LeadingAge Kansas bylaws. Bylaw changes must be approved by a...
A Simple Board Self-Evaluation Tool
Check out this simple board self-evaluation tool that you can use with your own boards.