Bringing in the First Day of Fall – Ellis Style
The residents of the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis recently enjoyed time together and celebrating the first day of fall. (I’ll post the pictures during editing – there are too many attachments already)
SunPorch, Nightingale College Partners in Nursing Education
Since the staff at SunPorch of Dodge City recognizes that southwest Kansas faces a nursing shortage, it has teamed up with a new partner to address the issue.
“We are super excited to be part...
Miss an Aging Update Article or Looking for a Tool on the LeadingAge Kansas...
Employ our handy dandy search tools! In case you didn’t realize it, we have a separate blog that houses all of our Aging Update Newsletters. When you click on the title of an article it...
Workforce Articles and Resources from Around the Web
Check out the latest about workforce that isn’t specific to long-term care. Some of the best ideas for organizations can often be found outside of our field. Enjoy!
Young people quitting their jobs for...
Cyber Security Tips for Older Adults
Going online lets you keep learning, connect with friends and family and play games. Just as you fasten your seat belt before driving, take precautions before using the internet to be safer and more...
PEAK 2.0 Newsletter Available
Read the latest PEAK 2.0 newsletter featuring the idea of “Making it Happen”.
Sign Up Now for the SNF Quality Reporting Program Webinar
Join Suzy Harvey from BKD for this very informative webinar.
Tuesday, October 29th | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
The SNF Qualify Reporting Program webinar will review the SNF QRP measures and which MDS items impact the...
PDPM After October 1st- What You Need to Know
What’s Next? PDPM – How to Succeed Post-Implementation Webinar
Tuesday, November 12th | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
In this webinar you will identify needed operational changes to properly implement PDPM and realize benefits while mitigating negative...
Planning for Disasters with Vulnerable Populations Workshop in Johnson County on November 25th
"Planning for Disasters with Vulnerable Populations" will provide attendees with knowledge, strategies and tools to enhance the working relationship with your clients and empower them to take action for disaster resiliency and preparedness. The...
LeadingAge Statement on CMS’ Initiatives to Increase Transparency About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Here is the official statement from Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit providers of aging services, including skilled nursing, on CMS’ initiatives to increase transparency about abuse and neglect of...
Reimbursement Updates
With the other changes that have been coming our way – don’t forget to check the CASPER system for your updated VBP information. You will also want to update this information in your financial...
Aetna Better Health® of Kansas Executive Update Webinars Announced
Aetna Better Health of Kansas will provide Webinars on October 17th from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, October 31st from 1:00-2:00 PM and November 11th from 12:00 1:00 PM to share updates on the health plan...