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...
Day at the Legislature on February 6th
You are cordially invited to the Capitol on February 6th for the LeadingAge Kansas 2019 Day at the Legislature!
Join your colleagues to share stories with lawmakers about your issues (including Medicaid eligibility delays), build...
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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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...
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...
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.
See the flyer.
HUD Says December, January Renewals Must Rely on Reserves
LeadingAge has learned the likely fate of the 650 contracts that were up for renewal in December but were not renewed prior to the shutdown, which began on December 22. Over a third of...
Sherwin-Williams Group Buy Savings for January and February 2019
Start the new year off right with an assortment of paint from Sherwin-Williams Healthcare Savings including applicators, tools and equipment. Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of high-performance coating systems for walls, floors, roofs and...
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...
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...
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.
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...