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.
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...
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....
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...
Quality & Risk Management Member Network Meeting – May 13th, 10 – 11:30 AM...
The group will discuss the SNF Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program and Quality Reporting Program (QRP) elements of the SNF PPS proposed rule, hear an...
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...
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...
Fall Prevention
A simple and innovative way to prevent falls in the elderly? Consider adding toe strengthening exercises. Read more.
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...
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....
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...
Advance Care Planning For Gun Ownership Toolkit
The toolkit is designed to help gun owners and family members plan ahead for safe firearm use and transfers in the event of disability...