Critical Nurse Shortages Causing Longer Shifts for Nurses
On August 28, Vivian, a healthcare hiring platform, released an analysis of the average shift duration across states for Registered Nurses (RN) working in long-term care. The report analyzed Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data...
Registration Open: SNF QRP Listening Session
CMS contractor RTI International will be hosting a public virtual listening session on October 1 on the possibility of expanding the collection and submission of MDS data used in the SNF QRP to include...
2024 CAHPS Hospice Survey Two-Day Training
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will offer the 2024 CAHPS Hospice Survey Training as a two-day training via webinar on October 9 and October 10 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM CT. Survey vendors and...
LeadingAge National Government Updates: September 4, 2024
MA Prior Authorization Data Collection Initiative: Deadline to Submit August Data is September 13
Members are reminded that LeadingAge is asking SNF and home health members to submit data for one month on the prior...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: September 4, 2024
Governor Kelly Signs Assisted Living Week Proclamation with Larksfield Place Staff and Residents
Last Friday, six Larksfield Place staff and residents drove from Wichita to attend a ceremonial signing with Governor Laura Kelly proclaiming the...
Pioneer Lodge Celebrating 60 Years
Pioneer Lodge in Coldwater, KS is planning their celebration of 60 years of service in October. This celebration is especially exciting for Diana Thompson, Administrator, as she has been involved with the celebration of...
Business Office and New DON Collaboration Groups Meeting Soon
DONs and Business Office Personnel are invited to connect with their respective peers at upcoming Collaboration group meetings.
After a well-attended first meeting of the Business Office Collaboration Group in August, the group decided...
Over 20 Candidates to Be in Attendance at Fall Conference in Salina on September...
We have received RSVP’s from over 20 candidates across the state to attend the Fall Conference Candidate Luncheon in Salina on September 18. Some candidates we’ve worked with in the past include Senator Rick...
National Workforce Development Month: Focus on Apprenticeships, Career Paths
Throughout September, LeadingAge will spotlight the variety of job and career opportunities aging services organizations offer and the critical role these professionals play in our country’s care infrastructure. LeadingAge will also bring together an...
Join WSU Tech on September 13th for Badge Credentialing Programs
You are invited to attend a special job description analysis (T-Profile) session for LeadingAge Members with the Education Design Lab and Wichita State University. This special session will take place on Wednesday, September 13th...
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New Insights and Tools from LeadingAge
LeadingAge experts are developing essential advocacy, guidance, and tools—and the most relevant resources for members. Here is what’s new:
OMB Finalizes Buy America Guidance, Leaves Details to HUD
Advocacy Continues after CMS Clarifies its Interpretation of...