Spring Conference Registration is Now Open!
We are speeding towards our conference dates of April 10th and 11th, which means it is time for YOU to get registered! Our conference website and registration are now live. Check out the website...
Have You Eliminated or Significantly Reduced the Use of Agency Staff?
If you have eliminated or significantly reduced the use of agency staff, we want to hear from you. We want to learn about effective processes so we can share them with other members. If...
KanCare Member Transitions
KDHE has sent to each MCO the service authorizations for members transitioning from Amerigroup to other MCOs. Read the state’s transition of care policy.
Low Nurse Staffing on the Weekend
Last month we reported information on weekend staffing numbers being tracked by CMS through PBJ data. Many questions arose from this information. LeadingAge NY, who prepared the report for us asked CMS for clarification...
Grainger Safety Services
From safety assessments, audits and testing to developing safety programs and training, Grainger’s menu of safety products and services can help you avoid injuries, facilitate compliance, manage risk and increase productivity.
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Recent Research on Developing a Set of Uniform Outcome Measures for Adult Day Services
We wanted to share with this group an article published in May 2018 on adult day services published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology. The article is included in the attached PDF.
The article discusses...
PEAK 2.0 Resources
Kansas State University has many great resources to help you along your PEAK 2.0 and person-centered care journey. You can access all of the resources at the main website.
If you are preparing for your...
Wellness and Wellbeing Resources
Here are the latest articles and resources focusing on wellness and wellbeing for aging services and older adults.
A 'Meaningful' Life Is Connected To Better Health, Study Finds. But It's Complicated
TRENDING NOW: Intergenerational...
Dementia Resources
Here is the latest resources and articles about dementia and caring for older people with dementia.
Trazodone: Not Safer Than Atypical Antipsychotics in Patients With Dementia
How music helps connect people living with dementia
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Upcoming Veterans Affairs’ Webinars on its Community Care Programs
The Veterans Health Administration within VA has announced a monthly webinar available to the public on its Community Care programs and policies. The webinars will provide an overview of the program, information on how...
SAVE THE DATES for the Trauma Informed Care 4-Part Webinar Series
In this series attendees will learn how more about Trauma Informed Care and how events, experiences and effects can play a critical role in caregiving.
April 4, 2019 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Overview of Behavioral...
MDS 3.0 and Medicare Update – February 28th, Salina
MDS Coordinators are you updated with the changes, deletions and additions made to the MDS and RAI as of October 1, 2018? If your answer isn’t yes to this question, this is the training...