New Study Links Medicaid Payer Mix to Lower Nursing Home Staffing Levels
A new study in the Journal of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (JAMDA) confirms that higher reliance on Medicaid reimbursement is directly associated...
Joint Provider Fire Marshal Workshop – 2 Weeks Away
A table top exercise, understanding generators, and fire door discussion will be the key focus of this year's Joint Provider Fire Marshal Workshop; July...
Webinar on July 26: Antibiotic Stewardship – Key Clinical Strategies for Successful Outcomes
What exactly is an Antibiotic Stewardship Program and how does it affect your organization? Learn the answer to this question and much more by...
Out of Reach: Wages Don’t Support Housing Needs of LTC Workers
In a recent report published by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, it was noted that a large portion of staff in senior living and long term...
Kansas Nursing Home and LTCU Quick Facts
323 - Number of licensed nursing homes and hospital long-term care units (LTCUs)
94.5% - Percentage of all licensed nursing homes and LTCUs...
Congratulations to Wesley Towers in Hutchinson
A shout out to the team at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson on their recent 2-deficiency KDADS survey!
Updated LeadingAge Regulatory Round Up
LeadingAge has released an extensive update of the Regulatory Round Up suite of products for members.
So what’s new in the May 2018 updates? The short answer...
Congratulations to Bethel Home in Montezuma
Congratulations to Bethel Home in Montezuma on their recent zero deficiency KDADS nursing home survey!
State Medicaid Training in Hays on July 12
KDHE Division of Health Care Finance is offering Medicaid Training on July 12, 2018, 9:30 – 3:30 at DSNWK, Scheopner Room, 2703 Hall, Suite...
SNF (NF) Provider Preview Reports-Review by June 30
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available by following the Preview Report Access Instructions. Providers have until June...
“Hand in Hand” Dementia Training Course on YouTube
A Hand-in-Hand dementia care training course by Linda Farrar is now available on YouTube. The training is divided into 6 modules, and are available...
Last Chance to Apply for the Center for Leadership
Do me a favor and take a moment to consider why you haven’t applied for our program yet. Is it because you don’t think...