COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 12-15-2021
STATE NEWS
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Don’t Slack on Masks - No Source Control Measures Have Been Lifted
All CMS and CDC guidance remains in place and no source control measures have been lifted by either agency. In...
KSU PEAK Workforce Resources in a Staffing Crisis
During these tough times, staffing is incredibly challenging. Many homes are having to utilize agency staffing, to some degree. The PEAK criteria place a high value on the homes hiring and training their own staff; however,...
Shout Out to the Following Members Who Have Already Renewed Membership for 2022
We very much appreciate you being a part of our LeadingAge Kansas family! Reminder, the dues deadline to receive a 2% discount is January 15th and the official dues deadline is February 15th.
Aberdeen...
Save the Date – 2022 LeadingAge Kansas Spring Conference and Expo
Attention Associate Members and Business Partners: The Spring Expo will be held Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Wichita, KS.
We have been gearing up with planning for the 2022 LeadingAge Kansas Spring Conference and Expo....
Safety Matters Newsletter: Special Winter Edition – Snow Blower Safety
With winter weather on the way, be prepared to operate your snow blower safely and maintain your equipment properly. This Safety Matters Special Winter Edition covers snow blower safety.
Fire Marshal (AKA OSFM)
December Issue of the Trumpet. Highlights:
Karen Chmidling is the new Fire Prevention Inspector in Topeka. She comes to the OSFM from the Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority, where she worked as a firefighter, police officer,...
Solomon Valley Manor Breaks Ground for New Home
November 30, 2021 was an exciting day for Solomon Valley Manor as they are building a new 30-bed private room/private bath home.
Check out these pictures. The project is slated to be completed the end...
Senate Finance Committee Releases Build Back Better Title
Over the weekend the Senate Finance Committee released its 1180-page draft provisions for Build Back Better, covering Medicare, Medicaid, tax and other provisions in its jurisdiction. Here is a quick topline list of provisions affecting nursing...
Value First PPE and Testing Update
McKesson, Value First’s preferred distribution partner, supply chain update:
The Abbott BinaxNow continues be under allocation however the Quidel Quickvue tests are now available. McKesson also has availability on the CareStart rapid antigen test if...
Ziegler CFO Survey
It is time for the Last Ziegler CFO HotlineSM survey of the year. Topic: virtual financial, timekeeping and payroll systems, and how useful they are. Deadline January 3rd. Here is the December 2021 Survey Link
2022 Winter Zoom Calls Scheduled
The 2022 Winter KING Member Zoom calls are now scheduled. During the call, KING Team members will present an educational topic followed by Q&A and networking. The winter dates are January 25th, February 15th...
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Veterans’ Home Receives Five Star Quality Rating
Dec 8, 2021 - Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Veterans’ Home (KVH) recently received a Five Star Quality Rating from the Nursing Home Compare Five Star Quality Rating Analysis Report for...