Week of February 22nd

Don’t miss this training on April 13th and 14th where you have 4 opportunities to attend. KDADS will provide an agency update. Following that Dr. John Niccoletti will present: Too Much, Too Many, and Too Long; Trauma Contamination,...

LeadingAge Kansas contracts with Bland & Associates for assistance with reimbursement-related analysis, articles for members and technical assistance on an as needed basis for our members. The firm does work for long term care...

LeadingAge Kansas Board elections will be held in conjunction with the 2021 Spring Conference and Membership meeting in April. Several vacancies need to be filled. The Call for Nominations closes March 5th. As you know,...

Join EngAGED on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST. Senior housing offers a space for older adults to engage and connect with their fellow residents and build a sense...

LeadingAge Kansas is gearing up for some exciting things this year and we don’t want you to miss out. If want to be part of our 2020 Spring Virtual Conference and meet up virtually...

The LeadingAge member-only Medicare Part B rate calculator is now available here. The tool allows a member to identify their location specific rates for Part B services including therapy. It accounts for the rate changes...

The application deadline for the 2021 KING Safety Grant is coming soon. Applications for this matching grant program will be accepted until February 28th. The KING Board approved an award pool of $20,000.  A current KING...

VACCINE NEWS Kansas COVID-19 Vaccination Overview   350,989 People Vaccinated    506,401 Total Doses Reported as Administered   - First Dose: 350,989   - Second Dose: 155,412694,720 Total Doses Distributed   - State Distributed: 570,360   - Federal LTC Program: 124,360   12.0% of Kansans Vaccinated...

We are excited for Energy Expert Kathy Parry to join our event in April. Are you feeling stretched at work? Kathy will help you deal with that in her keynote Rubber Band Resilience. Mark your calendars...

McKnight’s has announced its 2021 Women of Distinction awards program honorees and LeadingAge and LeadingAge Kansas are well-represented. Dr. Robyn Stone, LeadingAge National senior vice president of research, and Nancy Hooks, LeadingAge National vice...

LeadingAge National announced their 2021 Policy Priorities, as approved by the LeadingAge Board last week. Those who have questions about LeadingAge’s commitment to nursing home advocacy should find this informative reading.  Questions about LeadingAge National’s 2021 Policy...

Join the LeadingAge Housing Advisory Group calls on Mondays at 11:30 PM Central to hear the latest updates and connect with other housing providers. Email jbilowich@leadingage.org or lcouch@leadingage.org to join.   Upcoming Housing Advisory Group Call Schedule:   March 1 – HUD staff...