COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 10-6-2021
STATE NEWS
Kansas COVID-19 Cluster Summary
As of October 6th, there are 9 long-term care facilities with clusters and 2 are LeadingAge Kansas Members.
Statewide Active COVID-19 Clusters
Clusters: 217 Cases: 2,634 Hospitalizations: 77
Kansas COVID-19: Case Rates
Cases: 415,431 Total Case Rate...
Project Firstline – A Facilitated IP Training Opportunity for Healthcare Workers in Communal Living...
KFMC Health Improvement Partners and Kansas Department of Health and Environment Healthcare-Associated Infections & Antimicrobial Resistance Program are pleased to be able to provide a facilitated infection prevention training opportunity to healthcare workers in...
Fire Marshal News
Read the October issue of the State Fire Marshal’s newsletter, Prevention Highlights. Of note: Kaiama Treadwell is the new inspector for Chase, Geary, Lyon, Marshall, Morris, Nemaha, Riley and Wabaunsee counties (see page 3.)
Next Online Adult Care Home Operator Course Begins This Month
Join the very experienced and knowledgeable Belinda Vierthaler as she prepares you for your future as an Assisted Living Operator.
Dates: October 27th - December 8th
*Mandatory Zoom Meetings October 27th and December 8th
*Online classes run...
Trouble Paying Bed Tax?
In this time of super-tight cash flow and budgets, if you are struggling to make your nursing facility provider tax payment, we encourage you to contact Don Borneman Don.Borneman@ks.gov and Trescia Power Trescia.Power@ks.gov at KDADS. Special payment plan arrangements...
GPO October Update
Value First PPE and Testing Update
McKesson, Value First’s preferred distribution partner, supply chain update:
The Abbott BinaxNow and the Quidel Quickvue rapid tests continue be under allocation. Small allotments may become more available however we...
2021 Virtual Fall Conference Begins in Two Weeks
It’s the final countdown to another epic virtual conference provided to you by LeadingAge Kansas.
Our team has worked hard to bring you the best possible when it comes to speakers and education. This conference...
2021 KING Annual Workers Compensation Seminar will be Virtual
Join Kevin and his crew November 12th on Zoom for our favorite KING seminar.
KING is pleased to sponsor this year’s Annual Workers Compensation Seminar. This will be a virtual offering via Zoom.
Seminar highlights include 2022...
Bronze Partner Clinkscales Elder is Hosting Their 7th Annual Geriatric Symposium
Join Clinkscales on Friday, October 22nd in Hays for this informative meeting.
The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2019 to 95 million by 2060,...
Associate Member Age-u-cate® Offering a Course on Better Care for Person Living With Dementia
LeadingAge Kansas is pleased to partner with AGE-u-cate® Training Institute to offer engaging, device friendly, one-hour education courses which prepare caregivers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to better care for persons living with...
Silver Partner Relias is Bringing You Teepa Snow – October 7th
Join Relias and dementia care expert Teepa for our free, live webinar, The Environment and How It Affects Dementia Care.
Teepa will explore the role that the environment has on a person living with dementia’s ability to participate...
Sending Thanks to Our Members
You…Yes You. Are amazing! The past couple of years have tested each and every one of our members in ways we will never understand. We continue to reflect on the excellent work you have...