KDHE HAI/AR Restarts Newsletter – Infection Preventionists Should Take a Look
The Semmelweis Times is a newsletter that the KDHE HAI/AR Program (Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Program) produced and sent out quarterly during 2015-2017. Bryna Stacey, HAI-AR Director reports that they, “Hope it will...
ACTION ALERT: PPS Proposed Rule. It’s Time for You to Speak the Truth to...
The FY 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Proposed Rule (CMS 1765-P) was issued by CMS on April 11.It will have far-reaching negative effects on Medicare payment and your ability to serve Medicare-reimbursed...
1135 Federal Blanket Waivers (Nursing Homes)
The first round of 1135 blanket waivers terminated over the weekend, including waivers related to physician visits and physician delegation of tasks. LeadingAge has updated the LeadingAge blanket waivers chart here to help members to stay...
Value First Supply Chain Update
Value First - Labor-Saving Products
As a LeadingAge Texas member benefit, we wanted to present a few solutions from a multitude of high-quality vendors in our portfolio with labor-savings products and services that can help...
Fire Marshal Statement on Nuclear Power and Radiological Risks
Please see the new release from the state fire marshal about nuclear exposure possibilities in Kansas. Email prevention@ks.gov if you have any questions.
Online Adult Care Home Operator Course Begins June 8th
Join instructor Belinda Vierthaler for this valuable opportunity.
Dates: June 8th – July 20th
*Mandatory Zoom Meetings June 8th and July 20th
*Online classes run May 8th through July 19th
About this course:
This 6-week course combines online learning...
Perks At Work – Employee Savings & Reward Program
A savings program for your employees, Value First’s Perks at Work, is available to all members and their employees. Perks at Work is an employee savings portal for small and medium-sized businesses and their...
Fall Prevention
A simple and innovative way to prevent falls in the elderly? Consider adding toe strengthening exercises. Read more.
LTC Workforce Crisis: DOL Responds to Coalition Letter Regarding the Timeliness of Prevailing Wage...
To assist with the nursing shortage, LeadingAge co-signed an April 1, 2022, coalition letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), offering solutions to address concerns about the timeliness of prevailing wage determinations by DOL’s Office...
Bruffett to Serve as Next KHI President and CEO
The Kansas Health Institute (KHI) Board of Directors announced today that Kari Bruffett has been selected as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Her appointment to this new role is effective May 16....
LeadingAge Hospice Member Network Call
Join us on Tuesday, May 10th, at 1:00 PM CT, for the Hospice Member Network call. We’ll be discussing LeadingAge’s response to the FY2023 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule and how members can respond...
Reminder: Continuing Care at Home Conference
The CC@H Virtual Annual Conference is Monday, May 16th - Tuesday, May 17th, and registration is open. Each day is 12:00 – 3:45 PM CT and offers a variety of education sessions tailored to this unique...