MDS and Reimbursement Fused at the Hip.. Now More than Ever
Great relationships with our MDS Coordinators/RNACs are critical to financial success in a SNF. Members that provide nursing home services need to ensure that...
Fire Marshal Resources on Food and Water Safety
With severe weather season coming about, the Fire Marshal’s Office is distributing handouts that might be handy for providers to have regarding proper techniques...
CMS Increasing Enforcement on Antipsychotic Usage
Nursing Homes that have struggled to reduce the use of antipsychotic medications will now be subject to enhanced oversight and enforcement. Identified as “non-improving late...
CMS Confirms End of Phase 2 Enforcement Moratorium
In a Senate Committee on Finance hearing on March 6, Dr. Kate Goodrich of CMS announced that the 18-month moratorium on Civil Monetary Penalties will be...
CMS Announces PDPM Training in Kansas City
CMS just announced an opportunity in Kansas City, MO for providers to be part of a training on PDPM, SNF QRP and the CASPER...
HCBS Settings Rule: Heightened Scrutiny Guidance Released
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid published new guidance on March 22 for states on the HCBS Settings Rule's heightened scrutiny process.
LeadingAge is reviewing the guidance...
Call For Board Applications – Deadline April 15th
LeadingAge Kansas is seeking great applicants to be considered for service on our high-functioning, forward-thinking Board of Directors. Terms are three years and the...
Impact of Social Service Staffing on Nursing Home Quality and Resident Outcomes
High quality nursing home care requires staffing across multiple departments. One department that plays a key role in nursing homes is the social service...
Bluestem PACE Hosting 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run
Bluestem PACE of McPherson, a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors live well at home, will be hosting its 2nd annual 5K walk/run on Saturday, April...
Residents at GSS Ellis Enjoy Visit from Ducklings
Adorable ducklings descended on the residents in Ellis at the Good Samaritan Society signaling a long awaited spring!
Ernest Zachman
Josephine Urban
Alberto Carrasco
Wesley Towers Announces New Staff
Wesley Towers in Hutchinson would like to welcome a new DON and Clinical Educator Specialist. Michelle Gifford, RN, BSN has been named Director of...
LeadingAge National Policy Update
President Trump presented his fiscal 2020 budget proposals to Congress on March 11. LeadingAge has a number of concerns about the proposed budget across...