LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES

Recording of Today’s Weekly COVID-19 Call
Here is the recording of the call and the PowerPoint. Thanks to all who were able to join us.
We will not have our weekly call next week, but resume on Friday, July 10th at 10 AM. Register today.

COVID-19 Educational Topics Brought to You by LeadingAge Kansas:

View all of our other upcoming webinars about COVID-19.

KANSAS UPDATES

KDADS releases FAQ on Adult Care Home Re-Opening Guidelines

KDADS has released an FAQ document for re-opening guidance based upon the questions posed during their webinars with providers.  The FAQ document will be updated as more answers come in from KDHE.

PASSR 30 Day Extension

KDADS announced another 30 day extension for PASSR assessmentseffective June 24, 2020.  The extension is needed due to assessors still unable to enter most nursing homes in the state.  

Fire Marshal Guidance on Large Quantities of Hand Sanitizer

The office of the state fire marshal has passed along the following message:

We have received word that FEMA is distributing 55 gal drums of hand sanitizer and some is possibly headed to Kansas.  Please see the attached sheet for large quantities of ABHR.

Note:  This will not allow a 55-gallon drum of hand sanitizer in any of the buildings OSFM regulates.

Nurse License Renewal-Important Update.  Executive Order No 20-39 that extends the expiration date of nursing licenses will expire on 6/30/2020. Nurses who have licenses that were to expire in March, April, May and June 2020 must have their licenses renewed by September 28, 2020. Those licenses will lapse if not renewed by that date. The mandatory continuing education requirement must be met at the time of renewal.

KanCare Oversight Legislative Committee

The quarterly KanCare Oversight Committee met at the statehouse Monday and Tuesday to hear testimony from Medicaid providers and state agencies a large variety of issues surrounding the Medicaid program.  The legislative hearing obviously contained a lot of testimony about COVID-19 and the effects on providers and consumers.  You can watch/listen to the hearing on YouTube.  You can read LeadingAge Kansas’s testimony here.

FEDERAL UPDATES

CMS Issues Visitation FAQs

This week CMS issued an FAQ document to clarify many questions surrounding visitation during the nursing home re-opening process.  The FAQ provides clarification around visitation and communal activities before reaching phase 3 in their guidance, as well as what qualifies as a compassionate care situation.

New CMS Memo Revokes PBJ Waiver

CMS released a new memo yesterday that revokes the waiver suspending PBJ reporting during the state of emergency.  Providers must submit their 2nd quarter staffing data by August 14th.  The memo also states that staffing measures and quality measures will remain frozen on data ending December 31, 2019 with an exception for the automatic staffing downgrades.  If a home received an automatic one star for failing to report or for having four or more days with a registered nurse, that will be removed from their nursing home compare page until new data can be submitted and posted.

Other Federal Updates

LEADINGAGE NATIONAL UPDATES

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Nicole Schings is the Director of Member Services and Business Development. Nicole joined the association in 2018, and oversees our Member Services program, our Partnership and Associate Member relationships, and our online education system. A graduate of Washburn University, Nicole uses her 22 years of experience in the association world to enhance the support of our members, problem solve their issues and bring new partners into the LeadingAge Kansas family. Outside of work, Nicole is passionate about geocaching and moments spent with her dog, Blu. You can reach Nicole directly at 785.670.8048.