Clean Hands Count Campaign
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day. The Clean Hands Count campaign aims to:
Improve healthcare provider adherence to CDC hand hygiene recommendations
Address the...
CDC Hand Hygiene Training Resource
This course is intended for healthcare providers and reviews key concepts of hand hygiene and standard precautions. Take the course.
The Long-Term Care Director of Nursing Field Guide
The Long-Term Care Director of Nursing Field Guide, Third Edition, by Barbara Acello is the DON guide endorsed by the National Association of Directors of...
Congratulations to Scott Younie
Congratulations to Scott Younie, Administrator at Leisure Homestead in Stafford and St. John, on achieving his Health Services Executive (HSE) recognition from NAB (the...
Members Who Achieved an Average of Less Than 10% Off-Label Antipsychotic Medication Use
Hats off to these LeadingAge Kansas members who achieved an average of less than 10% off-label antipsychotic medication use in 2017:
Anderson County Hospital...
Congratulations to Pioneer Manor in Hugoton
Pioneer Manor in Hugoton recently achieved a zero-deficiency survey. Way to go team!
Congratulations Lura Flentie and Eastridge in Centralia Team
Hats off to Lura Flentie and the entire team at Eastridge in Centralia on their recent zero-deficiency KDADS nursing home survey!
Don’t Miss Out on a Scholarship Opportunity
Apply Now! Applicant must be employed by a LeadingAge Kansas member* and agree to/meet the criteria listed below:
Employed at least one year
Either full-time...
New Medicare Card: MBI Changes
There are times when a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) may change. People with Medicare or their authorized representatives can request an MBI change. CMS...
Resident from Wheat State Manor is Honored for His Career as a Firefighter
KSN TV graced the halls of Wheat State Manor last week for a tribute to a Wichita Firefighter that retired several years ago, and...
SunPorch of Smith County Hires New Administrator and Director of Nursing
Tammy Pettijohn, Administrator
When Tammy Pettijohn starts talking about her new job as administrator at SunPorch of Smith County, she immediately mentions the staff.
“I am...
SunPorch of Dodge City Gardener Shares Veggies, Flowers, Planting Expertise
Manuel Ramirez Volez is using his life-long interest in gardening to make the days a little brighter for himself as well as other elders...