Week of June 3rd

On Wednesday, May 29 Aldersgate Village in Topeka held a celebration marking their 40 year anniversary. A reception for residents, staff and the community was held in Wesley Hall. The Topeka Chamber of Commerce...

Now that you have an overview of PDPM what’s your next steps, specifically towards the clinical aspects of this change. Watch this video. What’s left that you can utilize of the PDPM Academy: PDPM Roundtables: July...

The Summer 2019 Edition of the Safety Matters Newsletter on footwear in health care settings is now available. Highlights include: Employer obligations Protective Footwear Standards Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Drafting a Footwear Policy This great resource is available...

Reserve your space for the roundtables beforehand, this opportunity will provide you 3 hours of continuing education and a chance to learn and learn valuable information from the Association. Date Time Location Address June 11th 1 PM – 4 PM KMH 402...

LeadingAge Kansas recently sent out individualized 5-Star analysis reports to nursing homes – an excellent member benefit. We have received several inquiries from members stating their reports contained inaccurate our outdated information. In order...

The winners of the 25th Annual Communicator Awards have been announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. With more than 6,000 entries received from across the U.S. and around the world, the...

A review of the Life Safety Code includes an annual inspection of fire doors. CMS has a S&C memo clarification from 2017 with full compliance by 2018.  Please review the information in the newsletter...

One of Carla Barber’s tasks at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler is to create the memorial booklet of recently deceased residents. The home hosts a memorial service for the residents and staff members...

This valuable education provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazard in workplaces and will be offered June 18th & 19th in Lenexa and...

By popular demand, we have created a conference focused on the #1 issue in aging services – Workforce.  Join us July 11th and 12th at the Meridian Center in Newton for this fast-paced focus on recruitment,...

LeadingAge Kansas, in partnership with Barbara Michaelis, will be providing a 2-day training in 3 different locations to discuss basics of coding and prepare you for coding in regards to PDPM. The Wichita location is...

The staff and elders at SunPorch of Dodge City are combining forces to raise funds for a much-needed bus that can accommodate more transportation needs, said Gina Salmans, activity director. The short- and long-term-care residence...