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...
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...
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...
Trauma Informed Care Webinar Series
In this series, attendees will learn how more about Trauma Informed Care and how events, experiences and effects can play a critical role in...
Early Bird Registration for Spring Conference & Expo Ends Today
Hurry and register before March 27th to save on your registration for the 2019 Spring Conference & Expo that’s being held May 7- 8 in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
LeadingAge Nursing Home Regulatory Report
Here is the latest Nursing Home Regulatory Report from LeadingAge National.
The freeze is lifted, but the bar is raised
"Implementing Trauma-Informed Care: A...
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
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...