New Faces in the Membership
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Arjun Purvis who is the new administrator at St. Joseph Place in Overland Park. We look forward to working with you Arjun!
KDADS Posts New HCBS Background Check Policy
In order to comply with new federal background check requirements for HCBS providers, KDADS has posted the finalized version of their policy. This policy is applicable to all HCBS waiver providers.
Read the policy here
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Overview of February Special Days, Weeks and Month
Check out the National Day Calendar for all the special days in February.
Oldest and Youngest Counties in the Country
See oldest and youngest counties in the country by median age, from the United States Census Bureau.
IA-ADAPT: Improving Antipsychotic Appropriateness in People Living with Dementia
This website includes information and resources to help clinicians, providers, nurses, direct caregiver and consumers better understand how to manage problem behaviors and psychosis in people with dementia using evidence-based approaches. This includes brief...
Spotlight on Inappropriate Antipsychotic Use in Assisted Living
Prevalence of, and Resident and Facility Characteristics Associated With Antipsychotic Use in Assisted Living vs. Long-Term Care Facilities: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from Alberta, Canada, by K Stock et al concludes that over a quarter of...