COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 6-9-2021
FEDERAL UPDATE
CDC COVID-19 Study Shows mRNA Vaccines Reduce Risk of Infection by 91 Percent for Fully Vaccinated PeopleA new CDC study finds the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (Pfizer-BioNTech...
Adieu to Dave Auch
Dave Auch, your Value First Group Purchasing Advisor, has announced that he will retire on June 30th. Dave has been with us, helping members get the best bang for their buck on food and supplies,...
Board News
Crystal Packard, who served as Chair of the LeadingAge Kansas board for the last 3 years, has stepped down from the role of Immediate Past Chair, as she leaves Good Samaritan Society-Parsons. We thank...
Helpful Contacts for MDS, Board Development & More
Cathy Spears, RN, Clinical Consultant for Grace Team is available to conduct mock surveys and MDS and related assistance for LeadingAge Kansas members on an individual contracted basis. Contact Cathy at cathy@graceteamservices.com.
Dr. Howard Keim, Leadership and...
Summer Monthly KING Member Calls Scheduled
KING Members can register now for all three Summer Member Zoom Calls:
June 15th at 1:00 PM
July 20th at 1:00 PM
August 17th at 1:00 PM
June 15th Topics: “Workers’ Compensation and the Independent Contractor” & “Top 5 Summer Safety Considerations”
The...
New Webinar: HCBS Final Settings Rule – Presentation with Q & A
Join KDADS Russell Bowles, Colin Rork and LaTonia Wright to learn how to navigate the Final Rule | Thursday August 12, 2021 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM
In this webinar participants will learn important dates...
Two-Part Webinar – Medicaid NF Rates Calculation – Sign Up Today
Presenter Part 1: David Halferty with Myers and Stauffer | Tuesday July 20, 2021 | 10:00 AM
Part 1 Description: The Kansas Medicaid nursing facility rates are comprised of several components, each of which is...
We Just Had Three Associate Members Sign Up For Fall Conference
Mark your calendars for October 18-20, 2021 for Salina, KS.
We are already planning out Fall 2021 Conference and we want to make sure that our Exhibitors are included. The conference is scheduled for October 18-20th in...
If You Have LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship Questions, We’ve Got Answers.
Are you interested in applying for the scholarship but want more information or have some questions? Join us on Tuesday, June 15th at 10:00 AM for an informational meeting. During the brief meeting we will...
Save the Date – DON Learning Group on June 25th
Join nurse leaders from all over Kansas to learn from one another and discuss important topics.
June 25th
Virtual Meeting – Zoom
1:00 – 3:00 PM
More information coming soon!
AGE-u-cate Training Institute CMP Grant Education
Learn more and be a part of the Compassionate Touch and Dementia Live CMP Grant opportunity with AGE-u-cate.
AGE-u-cate Training Institute® applied for a grant awarded by CMS regional office under the Civil Monetary Penalty...
Membership News
Laura Delaney is the new administrator at Wesley Towers in HutchinsonCourtney Bailey is the new administrator at the Good Samaritan Society of LyonsKrista Cubit new assistant director of nursing for Anderson County Residential Living...