COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update 3-17-2021
STATE NEWS
What Happens with Temporary Aides After the Governor’s Emergency Declaration Expires?This in from KDADS Deputy Secretary Scott Brunner: The emergency declaration giving Governor Kelly additional authorities will expire on March 31. The Temporary...
It’s Your Lucky Day to Sign up for the 2021 LeadingAge Kansas Virtual Spring...
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, we are providing a little luck for your registration today only.
Use the code “LUCKY” for $17 dollars off your registration. This code is good for today only!
We...
Solar Energy Installation Performing Above Expectations
Photo by Bluestem Communities.A photo from January 2019 shows the solar panel installation at Kidron Bethel Village. Over its first two years of use, the solar panels are outperforming the initial projections.
Two years after...
Stress, Trauma and Personal Wellness to be Main Focus of 2021 Spring Joint Provider
Between 2020 and the beginning of 2021 healthcare providers and have put through so much. Remember to take care of you and attend this valuable training.
This training is designed for health care providers who...
Advocate Now Against Medicare Cuts: Urge Congress to Pass H.R. 1868 Before April 1st
The months ahead will continue to present obstacles and challenges for aging services providers and the older adults they serve. Congress must act now to prevent cuts to Medicare due to congressionally mandated cuts...
LeadingAge and AHCA: Joint Nursing Home Policy Recommendations
Yesterday, LeadingAge and AHCA announced a set of policy recommendations aimed at ensuring quality in nursing homes. The proposal pulls together the first, immediate steps needed to address issues that LeadingAge has been talking...
Looking Ahead: Membership Meeting at Annual Spring Conference
The annual combined LeadingAge Kansas and LeadingAge Kansas Foundation audit is in process. A report on the audit will be given at the annual membership meeting during the annual Spring Conference. The membership will...
Sunflower Shifts to Short Person Centered Plan to Reduce Nursing Home Staff Work
The KanCare MCOS are in the midst of completing their state-required health risk assessments and person-centered plans for their Members who are nursing home residents. Until this week Sunflower had been requesting significant assistance...
KAMMCO’s 2021 Spring Education Webinar Series Starts In Two Weeks
These three webinars provide an opportunity for busy health care professionals to receive education on issues relevant to today's health care space.
This year's series consists of three, one-hour webinars presented by experienced and knowledgeable speakers. All Webinars...
We Are Getting Some Great Things in Our Spring Conference Bundle Boxes
Reach out to Nicole soon if you want to be part of this exciting adventure.
LeadingAge Kansas is moving forward with our Virtual Spring Conference Bundle Box. This special project is to get some fun...
Zero Deficiencies for Kansas Christian Home
Congratulations to the team at Kansas Christian Home on receiving zero deficiencies for their annual survey! Great news continues to roll in.
SunPorch of Dodge City Celebrates COVID Vaccinations
Mara Goebel, pharmacist at Gibson’s Pharmacy in Dodge City, administers a COVID-19 vaccination to Dora Yanez, a SunPorch of Dodge City employee. One hundred percent of the elders at the short-term-rehab and long-term-care residence...