Bluestem Communities Introduces New Director of Fund Advancement
Bluestem Communities has announced Kevin Wilder as the new Director of Fund Advancement at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. An established part of the greater Hesston community, Wilder began his role on January 10th.
“We are...
Something You May Want to Share with Your Lower Wage Workers: FCC Launces new...
The Emergency Broadband Benefit program is now transitioning most of its participants directly into the new Affordable Connectivity Program. Eligible households will receive up to a $30 per month discount toward internet service as...
Aberdeen Village Appears on U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Home List
Aberdeen Village is on the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes 2021-22 long-term stay list. The senior living community received the highest score of High Performing to make the list, available today...
LeadingAge Member Stories: Recognizing Sacrifices of Frontline Workers with Bonuses, Retention Efforts
Read a new story about a LeadingAge member that is recognizing and retaining frontline, on-site hourly team members with a generous bonus program. The provider has also created task forces to upgrade onboarding and training...
Hospice QRP Quarterly Update for 4th Quarter of 2021 is Available
Download at HQRP Requirements and Best Practices.
CMS SNF Open Door Forum January 27th at 1 PM Central
Topics at this time include PBJ and MDS reporting. To participate: Dial: 1-888-455-1397 & Conference Passcode: 5109694
Kansas State LTC Ombudsman
Check out the Long Term Care Ombudsman Interactive County Map and Contact List.
News from the Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal
Education Sessions
Here is the handout for the January 11th session on Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of Fire Protection Systems in Health Care Facilities by Jack Poole. Next session - Wednesday, February 16, PM. Topic: Power Strips...
Are You Being Adversely Impacted by a CNA Training Ban?
If so, are you interested in being a part of a group that would like to try to find a solution to the nurse aide training lockout, starting in rural and frontier areas. Contact...
Sunflower Update
Here is Sunflower’s dedicated email address for providers to contact regarding HCBS authorization issues: hcbsauthorizations@sunflowerhealthplan.co Authorization issues to contact them about:
To resolve a missing or potentially inaccurate HCBS authorizationTo resolve an authorization that is...
Home Health Preview Reports and Star Rating Preview Reports
For this refresh, Home Health (HH) Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) measure scores are based on the standard number of quarters. The April 2022 refresh will add new OASIS-based measures for public reporting...
A Person-Centered Approach to Crisis Preparedness
Kansas State Long Term Care Ombudsman Camille Russell will present “A Person-Centered Approach to Crisis Preparation” on January 27th with a repeat offering on February 9th. This interactive learning opportunity will cover a specific approach...