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,...
The Global Ageing Network Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Report
Mark your calendars for a webinar on December 15th at 3 PM CT as the Global Ageing Network releases its latest report, “Cross Cultural Snapshot of the Vaccine Distribution: A Provider Perspective.” Principal investigator...
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.
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...
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...
Life Plan Community Advisory Group
Join us Thursday, December 16th at 1:00 PM CT for the Life Plan Community Advisory Group meeting. If you missed the November call, you can access the slides, recording, and notes. Our panelists from November’s "Transitions in...
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,...
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 reduce Medicare rates for SNF and HHAs by 5% each....
New HHS Medicare Telehealth Report and Utilization Data
Highlights of the new HHS report, “Medicare Beneficiaries’ Use of Telehealth in 2020: Trends by Beneficiary Characteristics and Location”:
The share of Medicare visits conducted through telehealth in 2020 increased 63-fold, from approximately 840,000 in...
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
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...
Bluestem Communities Celebrated the Season in Style
Bluestem Communities staff and Hesston College volunteers took residents around the Dyck Arboretum of The Plains last Tuesday evening for their “Prairie Lights” display. Hesston Golf Course donated the use of golf carts to...