Assisted Living Occupancy Continues to Trend Down
The downward trend in assisted living occupancy continues, according to data released by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). As reported by McKnight’s Senior Living, the data showed the occupancy rate...
CMS Proposed Rule Would Pay for More Telehealth
CMS has released a proposed rule on physician payment that would take effect for calendar year 2019. Included are several proposals for updating and changing those payment practices, including the proposed expansion of coverage...
Last Full Week to Apply for a LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship
August 1st is the deadline for applications. This program is open to individuals working towards becoming an administrator, nurse, CMA, RA, SSD, dietary manager, and much more. If you are looking to advance your education...
Latest PEAK 2.0 Newsletter
Read the latest Peak 2.0 newsletter here. It covers the following topics:
PEAK Team Accomplishments
Website Resources
“Mega Rule” Survey Process
Culture of Critical Thinking
Bathing Alternatives
Locust Grove Village Celebrates 40 Years of Service
Congratulations to Locust Grove Village staff and residents on celebrating 40 years of service to LaCrosse. They will celebrate in many ways throughout the year. The organization plans to highlight a different key influencer...
Homestead Health Center Recognizes Long Time Employees
Homestead Health Center in Wichita recently recognized 22 staff members with a combined 315 years of employment. A longevity program has been established which includes a bonus, years of service pin, and certificate. Homestead...
New Faces in the Membership
Welcome to the new individuals serving in member homes.
Susan Billinger is the new Executive Director at Villa Maria in Mulvane
Tabitha Clark is the new DON/Nurse Supervisor at Anderson Co Residential Living Center...
Members Receive Great Surveys
Congratulations to the following members and their teams who received excellent surveys recently:
Larksfield Place Healthcare Center in Wichita – Zero Deficiencies
Dooley Center in Atchison – Zero Deficiencies
Wesley Towers in Hutchinson –...
Maxwell, The Puppy, Joins SunPorch of Dodge City Family
Maxwell, an 8-month-old rescue dog, went from leading a lonely existence at the animal shelter to being the life of the party with his new extended family at SunPorch of Dodge City.
The puppy officially...
Last Chance to Register for the July 26th Webinar: Antibiotic Stewardship – Key Clinical...
What exactly is an Antibiotic Stewardship Program and how does it affect your organization? Learn the answer to this question and much more by joining this webinar July 26th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Health...
Webinar- Behavioral Health Strategies for Post-Acute Care – Caring for the “Spirited” Customer
Join this webinar on August 30th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM to learn the new requirements of participation as it affects behavioral health.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the required elements for behavioral health for Phase 2...
Medicaid Rate Quality Measures Incentive Factor Explanation
The recent Medicaid rates included new incentives for providers. These resulted in many questions from providers regarding how the measures were calculated, especially the Quality Measures incentive.
Myers & Stauffer has prepared a more detailed...