Nursing Homes That Are Medicaid Certified Only (Not Medicare) are Not Subject to CMS...
As reported recently CMS issued QSO-21-20-NH that removes the previous memo that called for imposition of CMPs for prior noncompliance solely on a per-instance (not daily) basis. In a “turnabout “as spelled out in the new...
LeadingAge Kansas Members Outperform Nation and State in Depressive Symptoms at a Critical Time
The pandemic has increased nursing home residents’ social isolation, which has been linked to depressive symptom, which, in turn can have adverse effects on ADLs, mobility, and exacerbation of disease processes that increase risk...
Resources for Infection Preventionists
New KDHE Infection Preventionist (IP) Orientation This tool is a guide to help IPs, novice and experienced, in finding education and resources for the various duties within an IPs purview. It is organized around the...
Summary of FY2022 SNF PPS Final Rule
Here is an article summarizing the major elements of the final SNF PPS rule outlining its impact on rates as well as changes to the SNF VBP and QRP programs. Highlights include: SNF PPS rates are...
Resources for Dementia Care
Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Adults with Dementia and a History of Trauma: Unique Challenges and Trauma-Informed ApproachesGreat resource from Jennifer Brush (Brush Development)--a PDF of Montessori-style activity ideas for folks living with dementia
Last Day to Register for the HCBS Final Settings Rule Webinar– Presentation with Q...
In this webinar you will learn important dates and deadlines pertaining to the HCBS Settings Final Rule.
Join KDADS Russell Bowles, Colin Rork and LaTonia Wright to learn how to navigate the Final Rule on...
SNF and Hospice Quality Reporting Program
A reminder to SNFs and Hospices that received July notices that they are considered non-compliant with their respective Quality Reporting Program requirements…the deadline to request reconsideration of this status is this Friday, August 13th...
HUD Readies Service Coordinator Grant Funds
HUD is processing grant renewals for the more than 1400 HUD Service Coordinators who receive their funding on a calendar-year basis. On August 9th, in the eighth month of calendar year 2021, HUD staff...
Speakers Announced for the LPC Advisory Group
We have a great line up of speakers for the LPC Advisory Group in August and September! Check them out, below, and reserve your spot today:
• Monday, August 30th at 1:00 PM CDT: Market...
Avoid 2% Rate Reduction -Don’t Miss August 11th Deadline for Reconsideration of Noncompliance on...
SNFs and Hospices that received July notices that they are considered non-compliant with their respective Quality Reporting Program requirements…the deadline to request reconsideration of this status is this Friday, August 13th at 10:59 PM...