CMS Presents Skilled Nursing Regulatory Update
CMS provided a nursing home regulatory update to providers at LeadingAge’s recent PEAK Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. The updates included the new survey process, F tag comparisons, PDPM and ROP Phase Three enforcement. Check...
Fire Marshal Q & A: Can You Paint/Refinish a Fire Door?
CMS sent the following article to the Kansas fire marshal to share with providers.
Q: Can you paint/refinish a fire door?
A: https://idighardware.com/2019/04/qq-painting-refinishing-fire-doors/
Cost Report Navigator Tool Available
Your business office is very likely buzzing with energy these days as you prepare for annual meetings, cost reports and quarterly reports that are due to various government entities. As a reminder PBJ for...
Brenda Groves Named NCCDP Educator of the Year
We extend a hearty congratulations to Brenda Groves, KFMC Nursing Home Quality Improvement Consultant, on receiving the prestigious 2019 Educator of the Year Award from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). Brenda provides...
Do You Have What It Takes to Be on The LeadingAge Kansas Board? Know...
The LeadingAge Kansas Nominating Committee is seeking dedicated aging services professionals who are interested in serving on our Board of Directors. Read the Job Description for Board Members. Applicants must be employees of LeadingAge Kansas organizations...
Are you Something of a Reimbursement Geek? Get involved!
LeadingAge Kansas will be assembling a member advisory group to take a deeper dive in the Medicaid reimbursement methodology and to develop recommendations for improvement. If you would be interested in being a part...
Provide Your Employees the Training They Want and Need with Relias
Relias now offers these Skillsoft ® courses:
Safety – general and lab
Communication – interpersonal and written
Security – including cybersecurity and active shooter
Personal development – including navigating conflict
Computer training – including...
Connect With Peers on LeadingAge ListServs
Join LeadingAge's listservs to connect with your peers, get answers to questions and share what you know with your colleagues. Listserv membership is open to all LeadingAge members and their staff. Visit My.LeadingAge.org to sign up. LeadingAge...
Spring Conference & Expo Room Block Closes April 14th
Don’t miss your chance to stay on-site where the conference is being held and book your room at a discounted rate.
LeadingAge Kansas has arranged for a block of sleeping rooms at the Hyatt Regency, 400...
Don’t Miss the DON Learning Group – April 16th
Reserve your space for the DON Learning Group, April 16th at Kansas Christian Home in Newton.
April 16, 2019
1 PM – 4 PM
Kansas Christian Home
1035 SE 3rd St.
Newton, KS 67114
About the DON Learning Group:
This DON Learning...
Reserve your Space Now – Assisted Living Learning Group
We are just one week away from our first ever Assisted Living Professionals learning group. You don’t want to miss this event, April 18th in Salina, Kansas.
1 PM – 4 PM
Location: Salina Presbyterian Manor
2601 E....
In-Person Workshop: ICD-10-CM in the Long Term Care, Swing Bed and Skilled Nursing Settings
Barbara Michaelis, RHIA will be providing a two day ICD-10 Training, May 21 and 22 in Hays. The training will be through lecture, discussion, coding exercises, the need to follow ICD-10-CM Coding and Long...