Recall of Certain Compounded Drugs Due to Sterility Issues
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting patients and health care professionals not to use certain compounded products produced and distributed by Drug Depot, LLC, doing business as APS Pharmacy intended to...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 5-25-2022
VACCINE NEWS
Training on NHSN ChangesCDC hosted two webinars last week on the forthcoming changes to nursing home reporting in NHSN. Changes are scheduled for May 30th. Read more here. Initially, changes were expected in...
New KDADS Guidance on Temporary Aides and QSO Memo 22-15-LTC, NLTC & LSC
The new guidance addresses the discontinuance for CNA and Physical Environment allowance during the Public Health Emergency and important termination dates for different provider types. The guidance can be found on the KDADS webpage...
State Fire Marshal News
Click here to see the Kansas Fire Marshal prevention webinars, including the May 18th training on propane. Questions? Email John Sprague at John.Sprague@ks.gov.
Time for Your 2023 Millage Forms
Please complete your organization’s 2023 Millage Form by June 17th.
To determine the member dues for 2023 please provide your Program Service Revenue (Millage) to LeadingAge Kansas.
Each year, LeadingAge Kansas asks members to provide information...
Participate in Video Share Day for Older Americans Month (OAM)
Let’s flood the internet over the next week with Life Changes, one of the new videos from our Keep Leading Life public service campaign. On our first Video Share Day, we made waves–let’s reach even more older...
Extra Benefits and Services for Sunflower’s KanCare Members
Extra Benefits and Services for Sunflower's KanCare Members (includes dental visits for adult ). See details.
One Month Away – 2022 LeadingAge Kansas Summer Regional Roundtables
Join Dana, Rachel, and Hayley on their adventure across Kansas to see all of you.
Plan to gather with peers in your region of the state to discuss challenges you are currently grappling with and...
KDHE State Home Health Regulation Amendments Effective May 20th
KDHE’s Home Health licensure regulation amendments were published in the May 5, 2022 Kansas Register and became effective on May 20, 2022. The Agency plans to host follow up information sessions on June 14th,...
Financial Status of Provider Services Poll
LeadingAge is taking a quick pulse-check to gather information on the financial situation of the nursing homes, assisted living, and HCBS services member organizations offer. LeadingAge Kansas will receive Kansas results. We strongly encourages...
Home Health Federal Notice of Admissions (NOA) Updated Before Final Implementation
LeadingAge posted an article with updates on issues with the new home health Notice of Admissions (NOA) process by error code and Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). This process will be fully implemented as of May 23,...
Environmental Services Learning Group to Meet Virtually – June 9th
Calling all environmental services, maintenance, housekeeping etc. this meeting is an opportunity to connect with other professionals in your field.
June 9th | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual - Zoom
About the Learning Group:This will be...