Don’t Miss the 2020 MDS Workshop Next Week
Last chance to register for the MDS training in Salina next Thursday, February 13th.
Agenda
8:00 AM Registration
8:30 AM Overview of the RAI Process
9:30 AM PDPM – Chapter 6 of the RAI Manual
10:30 AM Section A...
2020 Legislative Day Cancelled
As much as we were looking forward to our day at the Capitol, we have cancelled our Legislative Day due to the Legislature closing for the Chiefs celebration.
The Kansas Legislature announced Monday that they...
Members’ Off-Label Antipsychotic Medication Use Down
Many LeadingAge Kansas member nursing homes have made great progress in reducing long-stay resident off-label antipsychotic medication use. 44 members have achieved below 10%, a significant change from 30 members in 2017. As you...
LeadingAge Kansas Announces KAMMCO Endorsement
The LeadingAge Kansas Board has approved the association’s first-ever endorsement arrangement with a company that is not directly owned or affiliated with the association, KAMMCO.
KAMMCO is a member-directed insurance company providing innovative and flexible liability...
Coronavirus in Kansas
Kansas currently has no confirmed cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus and no persons under investigation (PUI). A previous PUI tested negative for the virus. State health officials continue to work with CDC and...
Defunct Skyline Nursing Home Chain Facing RICO Lawsuit Over Alleged Payroll Fraud
The defunct Skyline Healthcare nursing home chain, which fell apart over 2018 and 2019, was hit with a class action complaint accusing its owners and associated companies of running “an insurance scam” — and...
2020 Trends Quick Scan
Thanks to our friends at LeadingAge Maryland for putting together this great 2020 Trends Quick Scan.
LeadingAge CAST Newsletter: Workforce Solutions & 2020 Predictions
A new app and tech solutions ease workforce challenges; 2020 brings a focus on smart technologies and eye-popping innovations from CES.
The new year brings 2020 tech predictions and CES innovations, workforce solutions, grant funding...
Spring Conference Exhibitor Booths Filling up Fast
Have you registered for your booth at our Spring Conference Expo on April 20th in Wichita? Booths are filling up, so you need to register soon for good booth placement.
Don’t forget to check out...
Contact Our Reimbursement Consultant
Contact our contracted reimbursement consultant, Josh Johnson to schedule a virtual tour of the LeadingAge Kansas Medicaid Cost Report Navigator. It’s a treasure trove valuable information you can glean for your management team and board to...
Last Chance to Register: THE CMS Red Hand Alert Icon Webinar
Please join Presenters Janine Fick-Boyle, MBS/HCA, LNHA and Jodi Eyigor, MA, LSWA of LeadingAge to learn about the New Consumer Alert Icon.
February 11, 2020 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
CMS has added an icon to...
Calling All Healthcare IT Professionals: Mentorship Opportunity Through JCCC
The Healthcare Information Systems (HCIS) and Medical Information & Revenue Management (MIRM) departments at JCCC are seeking volunteers to work with health IT students this semester, with a maximum of 1-2 hours per month, as career mentors. ...