STATE NEWS

Clarification on Extra $15 PRD in Medicaid Funding for Nursing Homes  
Yes, hospital long-term care units will receive the extra $15 per resident day for last part of 2020 and first part of 2021 as reported in the June 28th COVID Update. KDADS is awaiting approval from CMS, whereupon the funds will go out in lump sums to providers.

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Post-Pandemic: CNAs Can Help Improve Nursing Home Care
This article by O. Burack et al, provides good food for thought about why and how to empower and use CNAs who have worked through a health crisis (i.e. Pandemic) to improve nursing home care.

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