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There is Still Time to Sign Up for the SNF Quality Reporting Program Webinar

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Suzy Harvey of BKD will help you be prepared for the new year with this webinar  Tuesday, October 29th | 2:00 – 3:00 PM The SNF Qualify Reporting Program webinar will review the SNF QRP measures...

This is What You Need to Know – How to Succeed Post-Implementation of PDPM

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Webinar: How to Succeed Post-Implementation Webinar with BKD 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 effects;...

Be on the Lookout for 2020 Dues Renewals

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LeadingAge Kansas will mail dues renewals out to members on November 1, 2019. They will go to the primary contact of the organization. If you don’t receive a mailed copy, please contact Tina Andres...

Submit A Worthy Employee to be a LeadingAge Kansas Hero in Aging

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We recently launched a new PR Initiative to improve the image of working in Aging Services. It is one of the outgrowths of our Workforce Commission who is focused on all things Workforce. Last...

Learn About the IMAGINE Initiative

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LeadingAge just released the IMAGINE Initiative – International Migration of Aging and Geriatric Workers in Response to the Needs of Elders. The IMAGINE paper outlines a series of bold proposals that, if enacted, would enable aging services...

CMS Memo to Strengthen State Survey Oversight

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Today, CMS announced actions to strengthen the State Agencies’ survey performance.  The initiative stems from an evaluation back in 2018 and has led to efforts to improve how the SA’s performance is monitored and...

LeadingAge Capitol Hill Insights Call on Thursday

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There is lots of action going on in Congress and we want you to know the latest scoop on what is happening and how we can work together to accomplish our important legislative agenda...

KDADS Contact Information Until New Commissioner Found

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Here are the contacts for SCCC until the Commissioner position is filled: Lacey Hunter is the Interim Commissioner for Survey, Certification and Credentialing and can be reached at 785 368-7055 or lacey.hunter@ks.gov If you have...

LeadingAge Fights Red Hand Nursing Home Icon

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LeadingAge has mounted a campaign to halt the red hand icon the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to attach to the Nursing Home Compare profiles of nursing homes cited for abuse....

KDADS Still Searching for New Survey Commissioner – Are You the One?

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KDADS asked us to remind you that they are still searching for a new Commissioner for Survey, Certification and Credentialing. If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in the position please visit...

We Need Your Help: Take Action on New CNA Lockout Bill

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Under federal law, nursing homes are inspected annually and fines are assessed for any deficiencies in compliance with federal regulations. If these fines exceed a certain level ($10,697 as of 2018), a nursing home...

Join LeadingAge National’s October Capitol Hill Insights Call on October 24th

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LeadingAge National wants to give you the latest scoop on what is happening in Congress, and how we can work together to accomplish our important federal legislative agenda. Join the Capitol Hill Insights Call...