KANSAS UPDATES
- KDHE – Handling Outbreaks of COVID-19 in Long-term care facilities (LTCF) and Other Residential Facilities.
- There 2,777 cases of COVID-19 in Kansas today. These numbers represent ONLY individuals that have had a positive COVID-19 test. | Map of COVID-19 in KS.
LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES
Thank You from the LeadingAge Kansas Staff
Weekly COVID-19 Calls
Did you miss our weekly call today? Listen to the recording. Here is the PowerPoint.
Don’t forget to join us next Friday at 10 AM to talk all things COVID-19. Register now.
Miss a weekly webinar update? Check out the archives.
Here are our other upcoming timely webinars focused on COVID-19:
- April 28, 2020 1-2 PM | Webinar: Confidently Navigating Crisis Communication During COVID-19.
- April 29, 2020 1-2 PM | Webinar: QSEN and COVID.
- April 30, 2020 1-2 PM | Webinar: Leading in Times of Uncertainty.
- May 14, 2020 1-2 PM | Webinar: Caring Through COVID-19 – Navigating the Pandemic.
Help Us Spread 50 Good Stories!
We want to hear and share about the many wonderful things that are going on with LeadingAge Kansas members in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Not only have you been at the frontline in protecting our frailest Kansans during a once-in-a- lifetime pandemic, you are doing remarkable things to:
- Help your members engage with their families, communities
- To have fun and celebrate the good things in life
- Communicate with residents, families, staff to make sure folks are informed
- Honor, support and equip your team members for the fight
- New partnerships you have forged to best serve your residents and staff
We’re looking for short stories with a personal flair that maybe even pull at the heartstrings. No real names, other than your organization.
Send your story or stories to dana@leadingagekansas.org .
MEDIA UPDATES
- WGN News: Action being taken to protect the elderly during coronavirus pandemic: Katie Smith Sloan Interview.
- MSNBC: Coronavirus in Long-Term Care: Katie Smith Sloan Interview.
FEDERAL UPDATES
LEADINGAGE NATIONAL UPDATES
- Contact Congress Today for Aging Services Relief in Next COVID-19 Relief Package. “LeadingAge reports that nearly 8,000 members have contacted Congress so far. We need to help triple that number!” Please have your residents and staff contact Congress.
- LeadingAge’s Daily Need to Know for 4-24-2020.
- 4-23-2020 Daily Update Call Recording. Miss a call? Check out the call archives.
- LeadingAge national in the News for You. Everyday, LeadingAge is speaking out in the media to give decision makers and the public accurate information on the novel coronavirus’ impact on our field. This week, president and CEO Katie Smith Sloan spoke to MSNBC about coronavirus and long-term care. See our growing list of press statements and coverage here.
- COVID-19 and Affordable Housing Providers: Recap of Key HUD Guidance.
- New Resources Help Make Decisions about Provider Relief & Other Funds.
- Next Round of Provider Relief Funds Begin April 24.
- COVID-19 Member Community – The Member Community is an online discussion forum between LeadingAge members about all things COVID-19. Join the COVID-19 group to ask questions, access resources, and share best practices for dealing with the coronavirus.
- Email COVID-19 Questions to: covid19@leadingage.org.
- Read their webpage at www.leadingage.org/covid19.
RESOURCES
- COVID-19 Resources from AMDA/ Society for Post-Acute/Long term Care.
- A new LeadingAge QuickCast on Telehealth, Telemedicine, and Remote Patient Monitoring highlights ways to leverage your existing technology. If you are considering a new telehealth solution, the LeadingAge CAST Telehealth and RPM Selection Tool will help you to choose the right technology for your organization’s needs.
- Supporting Social Connectedness through Technology.During this time of social distancing, technology can help older people feel less lonely and isolated. LeadingAge national curated technology resources—some free—that can help you prevent loneliness and isolation among older adults during COVID-19 quarantines and isolation. They have also updated their Social Connectedness and Engagement Technology Tool. The tool features a Product Matrix and Online Selection Tool for 45 products, including three new products, as well as six new case studies.
- “Managing Self Through a Crisis,” webinar recording featuring Drs. Terence Bostic and Henry Hummert at CMA. Download their slides.
