Life Safety Code: Electric Fireplaces
The Kansas Fire Marshal has provided the following Q & A from CMS regarding electric fireplaces under the life safety code.
Q: Question on electric fireplaces. Is it permissible for a nursing home to have an electric...
CMS New Rule to Streamline Emergency Preparedness
On September 17, CMS released proposed regulations to promote efficiency and transparency as well as reduce burden. Nursing home regulations were notably not included in the proposed rule, however its emergency preparedness provisions affect all Medicare...
Life Safety Code: Canopies, Trellises and Arbors
The Kansas Fire Marshal provided the following Q & A from CMS on requirements for canopies, trellises, arbors and similar structures attached to the exterior of a nursing home.
Q: Does an exterior open combustible...
Assisted Living Survey News
Bethany Home Assisted Living had only 2 minor deficiencies on their most recent survey. Way to go team!
DOL Proposes New Rule on Teens Using Power Lifts
The Department of Labor published a proposed rule in the Federal Register, “Expanding Employment, Training, and Apprenticeship Opportunities for 16 and 17 Year Olds in Health Care Occupations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.” If finalized, the...
Free Webinar: Reducing Fall Risk in Older Adults
Wednesday, October 17th | 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Reducing fall risk, mitigating injuries related to falls and keeping a heightened awareness among staff are challenges for leaders in senior care. Join us to explore the...
Sign Up Early For This New Webinar: 2018 MDS Update
Friday, October 19 | Join Demetria Haffenreffe, RN, MDA in this webinar for the latest posted changes.
It’s that time of year again! The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted changes to...
NEW DONs We Have a Session Just for You – Nurse Leaders Conference
Our first session of the Nurse Leaders Conference November 13th at the Salina Hilton Garden will focus towards operational strategies for New DONs.
New DONs or those wanting a refresh regarding organizational management, people management, quality...
Deadline to Sign-Up for the Kansas State Night Out is Fast Approaching
What a perfect time to network with peers from Kansas that are also attending the LeadingAge National Annual Meeting. The Kansas State Night Out event will be held on Sunday, October 28th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the...
Successful 2018 Policy and Leadership Conference
Thank you for those who joined us last week at conference and for those who weren’t able to be there, here’s a recap of what you missed.
Scott Carbonara, the Leadership Therapist kicked off...
Aetna Better Health of Kansas Update
KanCare began sending out letters last week to all Amerigroup members informing them that they will be assigned to Aetna Better Health of Kansas as their KanCare MCO effective January 1, 2019. The letter...
LeadingAge Kansas’ Grants Clearinghouse
See the list is a sampling of grants and funders that are available in Kansas, have a special focus on education, or have a special focus on aging issue. Check Out LeadingAge Kansas’ Grants Clearinghouse.