Course Approval from HOC in 2019
In an effort to provide the most expedient course approval process to course providers, Health Occupations Credentialing will be implementing a change beginning January, 2019. Rather than sending an email with an approval letter...
The Direct Care Workforce: Year in Review (2018)
According to PHI (a long-term care workforce thinktank) 2018 was a remarkable year for the direct care workforce. Organizations released an array of research and policy reports that deepened our knowledge on these workers,...
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...
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...
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...