COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 11-17-2021
VACCINE NEWS
HHS Session on Fertility and Vaccines, mostly in SpanishThe HHS COVID Community Corpswill host a discussion about fertility and the COVID vaccines, primarily in Spanish on Thursday, November 18th at 6:00 PM CT...
Fire Marshal Reminder: Power Strip Requirements
Nursing homes need to conduct assessments of power strips on a yearly basis. This assessment means going around your entire building/community on an annual basis, and making sure that the power strips and surge...
CMS Proposed Efficiency Rule for Hospice Providers
On September 17th, CMS released proposed regulations to promote efficiency and transparency as well as reduce burden. The proposed rule addresses changes in the Hospice program. CMS has also posted a fact sheet.
For the Hospice program, the...
CMS Proposed Efficiency Rule for Home Health Providers
On September 17th, CMS released proposed regulations to promote efficiency and transparency as well as reduce burden. The proposed rule addresses changes in the Hospice program. CMS has also posted a fact sheet.
For the Medicare Home Health...
Fire Marshal Survey Checklists: LSC and Emergency Preparedness
Are you ready for your next Fire Marshal survey? Take the guess work out of survey readiness with the survey checklists used by fire marshal surveyors.
Nursing Facility
Emergency Preparedness Survey Document
Life Safety Code...
CMS Publishes CY 2019 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles
On October 12, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the Calendar Year (CY) 2019 premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Part A and Part B services.
Medicare Part A -...
KDHE Facilitator Form for Providers
At the recent Fall Policy & Leadership Conference, Kim Burnam, KDHE Director of Eligibility, discussed the importance of the Facilitator Form for members assisting residents with their Medicaid Application process. This form will allow...
Quality Apex Update
Like many software products, seeing a demo of Quality Apex is way better than trying to explain the product. With that in mind, if you are attending the LeadingAge National Conference, we encourage you...
Nurse Leaders Conference – One Month Away
Hey Nurse Leaders - this conference is all about you! This year we are including a new, fun networking opportunity. Join us November 13th and 14th in Salina.
In addition to two great days full of need...
How to Get the Most Out of LeadingAge Kansas Webinars
Take advantage of distance education that is easy, convenient and cost effective.
Did you know that up to six people from the same organization can watch the webinar with just one sign in? Just have...
Annual Workers Compensation Seminar – One Month Away
Be a part of the KING Annual Worker’s Compensation Seminar in Wichita, November 16th.
All are welcome. KING Members attend for FREE. Non-KING Members can register for just $49.
We have a great agenda for you...
Get Ready for RoP Phase 3
LeadingAge Kansas is working up a great Webinar series for the next Phase of the Requirements of Participation (RoP).
The next Phase of the Requirements of Participation are scheduled to implemented November 28, 2019, start...