Emergency Preparedness Interpretive Guidance Updates
CMS has released updates to Appendix Z Emergency Preparedness of the State Operations Manual. These updates reflect the changes to emergency preparedness requirements that went into effect at the end of November. Appendix Z...
CMS Issues 2020 Priorities
On December 11, CMS released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Mission & Priority Document (MPD). This document directs and outlines the work of the Quality, Safety & Oversight Group, CMS Regional Offices, and State Survey...
Reminder: CMS Updates on ROP Requirements and Proposed Rules
A quick reminder that CMS issues a memo on November 22, 2019 with updates on the implementation of Phase 3 ROP requirements, as well as infection control and arbitration agreements. Phase 3 requirements went...
Don’t forget CMS Endorsed Dementia Training Resource Hand-in-Hand
QSEP is an online platform that empowers learners to lead and manage their own learning in order to master the content. All training is available on-demand on a top-notch self-service portal. 24/7 access means...
Celebrate All Month Long
The National Day Calendar is a great tool to highlight or celebrate special days or weeks in January, February or March or any time of year.
Tips From Our Reimbursement Consultant Josh
2019 has been quite the year for all of us that operate skilled nursing homes. As the year end approaches, be sure to have all of your 2020 rates entered into your billing system. ...
New Medicare Numbers Required as of January 1, 2020
The transition from the old social security-based Medicare numbers to the new Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) ends next week. If providers do not use the MBI on claims (with only a few exceptions) starting...
KC Metro Long-Term Care (LTC) Providers Invited to Join LTC Emergency Preparedness Group
MARC, the KC Metro Healthcare Coalition invites KC Metro Long-Term care providers to become a formal member of their HCC – LTC EP Membership Group. MARC will offer assistance to LTC providers in meeting...
CMS Red Hand Icon
CMS has added an icon to the CMS Nursing Home Compare that alerts viewer in a jolting manner when a long term care facility/nursing home has received a recent abuse or neglect-related deficiency. Right now...
KDADS Sunflower Connection – A Must Read
LeadingAge Kansas adult care homes are strongly encouraged to read KDADS’ quarterly Sunflower Connection and share it within your organization.
Don’t You Want a Discount on Your 2020 Education?
LeadingAge Kansas education is offering you 30% off in-person events, webinars as low as $39 and an all new Online Learning Portal when you join the EDGE Club.
Examples of what you can save:
2020 MDS...
Take the First Step at Becoming an Assisted Living Operator by Joining this Online...
Register before it’s too late, take this opportunity to advance your career online in 2020. Class starts February 5th.
LeadingAge Kansas is partnering with GERTI in 2020 to provide a 7-week online course to educate...