Federal Surveyors Report Citing F623 During Federal Oversight Surveys
Don’t forget F623 pertaining to failure to notify the Ombudsman for facility-initiated transfers/discharges. Within the Interpretive Guidance under F623, CMS defines the notification expectations of providers based on who initiates the transfer or discharge (resident vs. facility). It...
5 Star Reports Sent Out Last Week
The latest 5 Star Reports were emailed out to members last week. This contains the latest analysis for your organization.
Last week’s AU article regarding the Medicaid Rate Incentives contained a link to the 5...
KING Safety Webinar: Post Workplace Violence – Picking Up the Pieces & Emergency Preparedness...
What do you need to do after workplace violence has happen? Find out Friday, September 7th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Learning Objectives - At the completion of the webinar, participants will:
Identify potential strategies...
2018 Policy & Leadership Conference Sneak Peak
Don’t miss this year’s Policy & Leadership Conference which will be October 4th and 5th in Manhattan, Kansas. Registration coming soon!
Special keynote speaker Scott Carbonara to discuss leadership, mastering change and keeping positive energy.
LeadingAge National Federal...
Register for the Best Assisted Living Summit Yet
The content for this year’s Assisted Living Summit in Salina, September 6th is exactly what you need.
What’s on the agenda:
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Registration
8:30 AM – 9:50 AM Escalating Acuity and Maintaining Independence
Belinda Vierthaler, LMSW,...
Two Great Promotions from US Foods and Direct Supply to Help You Save Money
Culinary Support for Senior Living and Long-Term Care Communities
Direct Supply August Discounts and Deals
LeadingAge Kansas Meeting with KDHE Personnel
LeadingAge Kansas personnel, along with representatives from KHCA and KACE, met with KDHE personnel recently regarding the Clearinghouse. We shared concerns with KDHE, gathered from members, regarding the inaccuracy of Patient Liabilities, continued communication...
Allen Reaches Out to Community as New SunPorch of Dodge City Liaison
Debbie Allen may not be new to caring for elders but she is new to SunPorch of Dodge City.
Allen, who has always lived within a 50-mile radius of Dodge City, recently joined the long-term-care...
Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program Extends Deadline to Apply for Breakthrough Community Grant
CMPRP is currently accepting applications to be part of the Breakthrough Community. Due to receiving several requests for an extension to this deadline, we will now be accepting applications through Friday, August 17, 2018!
The Civil Money...
Mark your Calendar and Register for the Webinar: Behavioral Health Strategies for Post-Acute Care...
Join this webinar on Thursday August 30th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM to learn the NEW requirements of the participation as it affects behavioral health.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the required elements for behavioral health for...
Provider Education Meetings about KanCare 2019
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is offering opportunities to attend provider education meetings regarding the 2019 implementation of KanCare. State staff and managed care organizations (MCOs) will make brief presentations and...
More Great Survey News
Sterling Presbyterian Manor recently had a survey and received zero deficiencies. These findings propel their organization into back to back deficiency-free surveys. Congratulations to Mike Rajewski and his entire team!