COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 1-27-2021
VACCINE NEWS
National Pharmacy Program Data from KDHEKDHE has provided the following data from the CVS/Walgreens partnership on progress toward vaccine distribution in long term care facilities. The data is dated January 24, 2021 and...
Resident Born During Influenza Pandemic Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
Saturday, January 9, 2021, was a significant day at Bluestem Communities’ Kidron Bethel Village as many residents and staff members received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Amongst the joy and celebration of beginning...
Nursing Home Five Star News – Highlights of the “January Thaw”
CMS has released the updated Five Star User’s Guide that describes the newest methodologies for calculating nursing home ratings that will be used at the January 27th refresh. The Health Inspection rating freeze has ended and...
LeadingAge Kansas Call For Board Nominations
This is a Call for Nominations to serve on the LeadingAge Kansas Board of Directors.
HERE are the full details on the Call for Nominations. All nominations, including self-nominations, are encouraged. The deadline to submit a...
Last Chance to Register – Webinar: Practical Mindfulness in a Crisis
Don’t miss this valuable webinar this Thursday, January 28th from 1:00-2:00 PM.
Come get some pragmatic tips on how to manage acute stress and difficult work situations without losing your mind (or your mental health). Basic...