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Week of December 20th

Flerlage Named Executive Director at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor

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Desi Flerlage has been named executive director at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. She will assume the role January 10th. “We are excited to welcome Desi back to PMMA,” said Bill Taylor, chief operating officer for PMMA....

Spring Conference is Right Around the Corner 

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We are excited to officially announce that our Spring Conference will be April 10th and 11th. This year, we are venturing to a new location, Manhattan, KS, and we are so excited for you...

Top 3 Reasons to Renew your Partnership with LeadingAge Kansas

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It is that time of year again. Make sure to renew early so you don’t miss a thing.   Exclusive Communications including the COIVD19 Monday Update, Weekly Aging Update and the Legislative UpdateSpecial access to LeadingAge...

2024 KING Safety Grant 

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The 2024 KING Safety Grant application period begins January 1, 2024 and runs through February 29th.  The KING Board approved a grant award pool of $30,000 for 2024.  All current KING Members may apply....

We Need to Know What Temporary Healthcare Staffing Agencies You Contract with to Build...

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We need information that only you can provide to help with our advocacy efforts with the Kansas Legislature to get pricing caps and other regulations for temporary healthcare staffing agencies in Kansas. Please complete this...

Resources for Hiring Afghan Refugees

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Krish O’Mara Vignarajah of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service provided resources and information for LeadingAge members interested in hiring Afghan refugees. Read the article. U.S. Employers’ Guide to Hiring Afghan Refugees.

COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 12-22-2021

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STATE NEWS Kansas COVID-19 Cluster Summary    As of December 22nd, there are 10 long-term care facilites with clusters and three are LeadingAge Kansas Members. Statewide Active COVID-19 Clusters     Clusters: 160Cases: 1,592Hospitalizations: 47 Kansas COVID-19: Case Rates     Cases: 505,522Total Case Rate...

Trask Named Executive Director at Newton Presbyterian Manor

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Emily Trask has been appointed as the new executive director of Newton Presbyterian Manor. Trask has served as human resource director at the Newton senior living community since October 2017. “We are fortunate to have...

2022 KING Safety Grant

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The KING Board of Directors are pleased to announce and present the 2022 Safety Grant program. The Board approved a grant award pool of $25,000 for 2022. In addition, the maximum grant for the Equipment category...

Dean Named Director of Nursing at Salina Presbyterian Manor

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A familiar face is taking over the role of director of nursing at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Amanda Dean, who has worked at the senior living community since September 2011, was named to the position...

New Webinar Reduced Facility Acquired Infections and Staff Call-Outs – Results of a Prospective...

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Tuesday January 11th | 1:00 – 2:00 PMPlease join us for a short webinar presented by Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph.D., CEO & Founder, LifeAire Systems. The webinar will share data and insight outlining the impact...

OSFM Fire Alarm System Presentation

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The Office of the State Fire Marshal has started hosting a monthly webinar for “anyone with a fire alarm” to learn from a subject matter expert.  They are starting in January with Jack Poole...