Week of January 31st

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Spring Conference will be April 14th and 15th with the Expo the 14th We are moving full speed ahead with our out Spring Conference and Expo. Let Nicole know that you want to exhibit and she will get...

Platinum Bland & AssociatesReliasPMMA Gold KAMMCOEBIValue FirstKINGConrade Insurance Silver UST Bronze LumentFinancial Management GroupAegis TherapiesLifeAireHarmony Healthcare, Inc. If you don’t see your organizations name on the list contact Nicole today,  Contact Nicole at nicole@leadingagekansas.org to find out how to get the most of your Partnership...

Pioneer Lodge had their annual survey last week with only two minor deficiencies. It was the first full survey since March 9, 2020. The surveyors were very complimentary of all the staff at Pioneer...

As the new activity director at SunPorch of Dodge City, Shyanne Sharp realizes there is more to the job than organizing events for the elders who live at the short-term rehab and long-term-care residence. “It...

I. FOLLOWING THE NARRATIVE: A quick summary of national media trends last week.(* indicates that LeadingAge is featured in the story.)  Media interest in aging services continues to focus on COVID cases among staff and...

In this new QuickCast, we highlight ways organizations can be more intentional about assessing their culture to positively impact recruitment efforts. Free to access for LeadingAge members.

STATE NEWS Employer Responsible to Inform Out-of-State Nurses to Report to KSBN under HB477A nurse that has an out-of-state license in good standing may work in Kansas under HB2477. Such a nurse must notify within...

The Joint Bob Bethell on KanCare Oversight Committee and the Joint Administrative Rules and Regulations Committee are both set to meet on Friday, February 2nd. LeadingAge Kansas has submitted written-only testimony to the Bob...

On January 29th, U.S. Senators Mike Braun (R-IN) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to Acting Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su, urging the Department to reverse the rule. Senators Braun and Scott,...

On January 25th, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing to examine the state of assisted living in America. The Committee took action following a series of news reports from The New...

On January 25th, the HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR), issued guidance via a Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ) “to remind covered facilities and entities of their distinct obligations under CMS regulations and federal civil...