Week of January 24th

Bronze Partner Paymerang has provided this quick read for your to share with others in your organizationsBusiness email compromise, phishing scams and ransomware attacks are all top of mind for finance teams in the...

Thursday, January 27th, 2022 | 2:00 PMOne of the most difficult things a rehabilitation therapist must deal with is the mindset of a patient—if the patient isn’t invested, the desired outcomes will not be...

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We received word from another association last week that the Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office has begun wearing body cameras during surveys and inspection visits with healthcare providers. Initial concerns regarding resident privacy were raised...

VACCINE NEWS Surveyors to be Fully VaccinatedCMS posted a memo this yesterday outlining VACCINATION EXPECTATIONS FOR SURVEYORS. You read that right. CMS has now outlined expectations that surveyors should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Read the...

We appreciate you being a part of LeadingAge Kansas and are glad you utilized the discount for your membership renewal. If you believe your organization is missing from the list please contact Hayley Spicer at...

AHRQ recently published several excellent tools to help workers during the COVID crisis. Some of the highlights include: 5-Minute Learning Modules for Frontline Staff: These brief videos offer self-paced learning for those on the front...

Join us for the first of many Online Adult Care Home Operator Course of the new year. Dates: February 9th – March 23rd *Mandatory Zoom Meetings February 9th and March 23rd *Online classes run February 10th through...

Are you new to the LeadingAge Kansas membership? This meeting is just what you need to get the most out of this new relationship. We invite new members to this orientation to learn more about...

Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton has made some exciting changes to their staff recently. Shelby Fouts McCauley has been brought on as the new Director of Nursing for Kidron Bethel. In Dining Services,...

HHS Office of Inspector General released an updated work plan on January 16th detailing two new audits related to nursing homes. OIG will audit the Part B billing of optometrists for nursing home residents...

I. FOLLOWING THE NARRATIVE: A quick summary of national media trends last week.(* indicates that LeadingAge is featured in the story.)  Rapid Omicron spread nationwide and rising COVID cases renewed interest in older adults’ health,...