Week of August 2nd

STATE NEWS Kansas COVID-19 Vaccination Overview 2,573,807 Total Doses Reported as Administered  - First Dose: 1,426,772 - Second Dose: 1,147,036  3,047,940 Total Doses Distributed  - State Distributed: 2,049.88049.0% of Kansans Vaccinated with One Dose  42.5% of Kansas Completed COVID-19 Vaccine Kansas COVID-19...

GSS Parsons is pleased to welcome Kayla Grotheer as their new Administrator. You can reach Kayla by her email at kayla.grotheer@good-sam.com.

Value First UpdateRoad to Recovery - Plan for 6 Major Supply Chain Impacts to Keep Your Operations on Track Road to Recovery Plan Direct Supply – Equipment & Re-Opening SolutionsDirect Supply has a robust portfolio to...

As Kidron Bethel Village planned what needed to be included in a capital project, it was integral to consider values that reflect the campus community and larger organizational Bluestem Communities. Incorporating details that offer...

Bluestem Wellness Centers, with locations at Schowalter Villa’s Lakeside Village in Hesston and Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, will both re-open to the public on Monday, August 9th.  “For services connected to senior living...

Here is a brief explanation of the Choose Home Act, which was introduced in the Senate last week. In addition to providing opportunities for Home Health members of LeadingAge, it is likely that if it were...

Thanks to all who participated in last week’s Nursing Home Advisory Group call. The call featured a presentation on the OSHA ETS and member discussion on essential caregivers. A summary of the call is...

Our Onboarding Toolkit provides information, tools and excellent examples for developing a culture of onboarding that welcomes new staff, adequately trains them and helps prevent longer term staff from “eating the young”. 

Come join Janine Finck-Boyle and Bill Vaughan at the August 31st Webinar: 1:00 – 2:00 PM, CT.  Here’s the link to register for Survey Readiness: Navigating Nursing Home Regulations and Oversight. This Webinar will provide an insider’s...

It’s not too late for you to be a part of the virtual roundtables this week with legislators. Check out the details and sign-up. Virtual Discussion Groups by Location Tuesday, August 3rd; 1:00 – 2:30 PM...