There is Still Time to Sign Up for the Webinar Person-Centered Care and Discharge...
Creating a person-centered care plan is the first step in a seamless transfer or discharge from skilled nursing to different level of care on December 6th at 11:00 AM.
Objectives:
Describe the elements of the discharge...
Trumpets and Turkey Fryers: Happy Thanksgiving from the Fire Marshal
The Fire Marshal’s office has been getting a few questions regarding Turkey Fryers as the holidays come closer. With that in mind, they sent that question to our CMS regional office and this is...
Draft HCBS Background Check Policy Available
The draft HCBS Background Check policy has been posted at the following location under Draft Policies.
If you would like to provide feedback, you may do so according to the direction on the website by 11/26/18.
Opportunity to Speak for LeadingAge Kansas
We are looking for a variety of talented speakers for our upcoming 2019 education year. Submit a proposal asap to be considered for 2019.
Specifically, we are looking for presentations on the following topics. Presentations...
Zero Deficiency Survey at SMRC
Sunshine Meadows in Buhler is pleased to announce their recent zero deficiency survey for healthcare. Congratulations to Keith, Londa and the entire team who made that happen. Way to go!
Brewster Bazaar Breaks Fundraising Record
Brewster holds an annual Bazaar put on by its residents. They raised nearly $12,000 this year with proceeds going to charities around the city of Topeka. Read about the residents and learn more about the...
Johnson Named DON at Wesley Towers
Renee Johnson was recently named the Director of Nursing at Wesley Towers. She most recently worked at Pratt Rehabilitation and Residence Center as their administrator. Congratulations Renee!
Foster Named Director of Pratt Rehabilitation and Residence Center
Erica Foster is the new Director for Pratt Rehabilitation and Residence Center. Congratulations Erica!
CMS PDPM Website Now Available
In July 2018, CMS finalized a new case-mix classification model, the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), that, effective beginning October 1, 2019, will be used under the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System...
Aetna Contact for Questions and More
We have had several members ask questions about who their contact at Aetna is. All questions about contracts, etc can go to Scott Brunner. His information is below:
Scott Brunner
Vice President of Stakeholder Relations
Aetna Better...
Sunflower Dedicated Line for Resolving HCBS Authorization Issues
Effective immediately, Sunflower has a dedicated line for providers to call regarding HCBS authorization issues.
Providers can use this single-point of contact for the issues below:
To resolve a missing or potentially inaccurate HCBS authorization
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Please Thank Congressman Roger Marshall
Congressman Roger Marshall recently stepped forward as one the first co-sponsors of HB 6986. This bill that makes important changes to the long-standing federal law that requires a 2-year ban on CNA training for nursing homes...