Demographics and Financing of LTC in Minnesota – Good News but Rough Sledding Ahead?
The Long-Term Care Discussion Group will meet on December 20th at 1:00 PM CST to talk about two new studies commissioned by the Minnesota...
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...
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. ...
MedPAC Annual Discussion of Payment Adequacy for SNF and HHAs
The MedPAC Commissioners just reviewed the state of affairs for Medicare payments for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Home Health agencies. The final recommendations for both were to propose Congress...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Take Note on Upcoming Webinar – Registration Opening Soon
Reduced Facility Acquired Infections and Staff Call-Outs – Results of a Prospective and Retrospective Study in Long-Term CarePlease join us (Date and Time) for...