Free Staff Training: Changing Talk Online (CHATO) to Reduce Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia Care
Researchers at the University of Kansas School of Nursing are seeking nursing homes to test the new online version of the evidence-based Changing Talk (CHAT) communication training program. CHAT educates staff about reducing elderspeak (infantilizing communication)...
Save the Date – Annual Stem Cell Conference
If you’re interested in learning more about stem cells and emerging cell-based therapies, don’t miss the Annual Stem Cell Conference September 14-15, 2018.
Dr. Rupal Soder who presented at the 2018 Spring Conference passed...
Register Now for Spring 2018 Joint Provider Workshop
Mental Illness, Dementia and Self-Reporting to KDADS will be the topics of discussion at this Spring’s Joint Provider training hosted by KACE.
Register for Spring 2018 Joint Provider by visiting KACE’s website or filling out the registration...
NAB Continuing Education Registry Requirement
The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards has created a continuing education registry. This will improve tracking and reporting of your CEUs.
As part of the registry, administrators will be required to register...
Webinar on Becoming a Provider-Led Institutional Special Needs Plan
Check out the webinar scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 1-2 p.m.. It will provide an overview of how to assess the I-SNP opportunity for your organization, the keys to success and the road...
Topeka Area Activity Directors and Residents Invited
The Topeka YWCA will host a network lunch on May 25th, featuring the presentation “Your Top Questions on Using Smartphone and Tablet Features” by Shari Schawo. Call 233-1750 for more information.
KABC Tour Around the State
Kansas Advocates for Better Care, a vocal nursing home watchdog group, is conducting an informational tour around the state. According to KABC, participants will “learn more about issues affecting the quality of care available...
Kansas Medicaid Eligibility 101
When: Monday, December 9, 2019
Time: 8:00-11:00 AM
Description: How do Kansans apply for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)? Do you ever wonder what protected income limit (PIL), spenddown and patient liability mean? Join...
Relias Webinar: Hospice Payment-Related Scrutiny – Increasing Audit Activity from the OIG and Other...
On December 10th at 1 PM, Carrie Cooley from Weatherbee Resources will be presenting about the current environment of payment-related scrutiny in hospice and the most common reasons for an audit to be initiated by...
Free Resource – KUMC Project ECHO
Project ECHO provides free online education and CEs on topics such as medicine, behavioral health, mental health, public health and community health focused towards the overall population.
To become a part of ECHO, contact Carla Deckert,...
Opioid Webinar with Sunflower Health Plan – May 22nd
When? Tuesday, May 22nd, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM (Central Time Zone)
What? This course will provide information to attendees on the new Kansas prior authorization (PA) criteria for Provider Opioid PA Webinar.
Criteria Overview
Website Resources and...