CMS Extends Flexibility on Emergency Preparedness Exercises
Under CMS regulations, nursing facilities are required to conduct two emergency preparedness testing exercises annually – with exercises alternating between full-scale functional exercises and exercises of choice (mock drill, table-top exercise, workshop). However, if...
Office the Kansas Fire Marshal Update
The July 2021 issue of The Trumpet is out. It contains articles about fireworks safety, smoke alarms, escape planning, grilling safety, the latest fire hazard recalls and other topics. Please share it with your staff.
New Prevention...
Scholarship Deadline is Approaching
Have you been thinking about applying for the LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship? Have you started application but haven’t completed it? Now is the time to visit our website to apply. This scholarship program is open to...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 6-30-2021
STATE NEWS
Clarification on Extra $15 PRD in Medicaid Funding for Nursing Homes Yes, hospital long-term care units will receive the extra $15 per resident day for last part of 2020 and first part of 2021...
Updated Recruitment Tools Available
LeadingAge, along with help from some state affiliates, has updated tools and resources to help you gain an edge in recruiting new employees. Visit the site.
The Week in Media: June 21-25, 2021
I. FOLLOWING THE NARRATIVE: A quick summary of national media trends last week.(*LeadingAge is featured in the story.)
Efforts to reach agreements on infrastructure inched forward as the White House and a group of bipartisan...
Planning for the 2021 Fall Conference has Started and We Need Your Help
We are very excited to offer an in-person Fall Conference and would like your input so we make it the best experience possible.
Please complete this brief survey to tell us your needs and thoughts about the...
Rethinking Ageist Marketing Imagery
View this QuickCast to learn how to be more intentional about using authentic images of older adults in community websites and marketing materials rather than relying on stock photography to depict older consumers.
Mike Smith Retirement Announced
After 11 years as Administrator of Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, and 36 years in long-term care administration, Mike Smith has announced he will retire in mid-July. During his tenure at Wheat State, he...
Last Chance – We Need Your 2022 Millage Form Today
The deadline is today Wednesday, June 30th to submit your 2022 Millage Form.
Each year, LeadingAge Kansas asks members to provide information to help us determine dues for the following calendar year. Our dues are based...
The ROI of Workforce Development
This new article by Dr. Robyn Stone, Senior VP of Research at LeadingAge, and co-director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston. This article is especially timely in the midst of our workforce shortage...
Don’t Miss Your Opportunity: Tomorrow is the Deadline to Apply for the Center for...
July 1st is the due date for the Center for Leadership Application for the 2021/2022 class. In order to hold the class, we must have at least 12 individuals. Don't miss this year's class!...