LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES
Did You Miss Today’s Webinar? Never Fear, the Recording is Here
Here is what you will find in the recording: Information from Christina Flyntz, with KDEM on how to apply for FEMA dollars for nonprofits for PPE, state and federal updates and a request from LeadingAge Kansas on what types of education you are needing right now.
Listen to the recording, download the PowerPoint and make sure to register for next week’s webinar.
FEMA Funds information:
- Instructions on How to Apply for Public Assistance
- Request for Public Assistance Form
- FEMA – Nonprofit Organizations Fact Sheet
- Private, Nonprofit Required Questionnaire
- Medical Care Costs Eligible for Public Assistance
- Procurement Under Emergency Circumstances
- Eligible Emergency Protective Measures
Direct your questions to any of the following:
- Christina Flyntz: Public Assistance Officer christina.j.flyntz.nfg@mail.mil or 785-646-2523
- Becky Middendorf: Operations Chief becky.middendorf@gmail.com or 785-646-2527
Reopening Plans Clearinghouse
The Board has requested that the Association create a clearinghouse of member reopening plans. The plans will be available for members to view as examples. They will not be shared with any state or federal agency or outside group. Please send your plan to dana@leadingagekansas.org. Thank you.
2020 Election Year Toolkit Now Available
Get ready for the 2020 election season and check out our resources for non-profit activities during an election year, and how to support your residents in voter registration and education. View the Toolkit.
Webinar: Dementia Communication ‘on Steroids’ during COVID with Erin Bonitto
July 28, 2020 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Even before COVID, providers have understood that dementia care is ‘all about the approach.’ Now, during the time of COVID – when team members may be routinely wearing masks, gown and gloves – what are the implications for dementia communication? How might the use of PPE trigger additional confusion, anxiety, and behavioral symptoms? What specific skills can the wearer use to decrease frustration and increase comprehension for the person with dementia? How might video chats leave the person bewildered or agitated – and what specific strategies can the team member use to minimize this outcome? Participants of this webinar will explore these questions and more with Erin Bonitto, a nationally-known dementia communication coach. Please come ready to share your questions, experiences and best practices as we dive into ‘dementia communication on steroids’ during COVID. Register here.
STATE UPDATES
Infection Control Surveys
KDADS reports that the agency has completed 320 Infection Control Surveys in nursing homes and 160 in state licensed only adult care homes. Most frequent reasons for citations are deficient practices related to: proper screening, proper cohorting, not following facility policy and procedure & PPE donning and doffing.
Also, we have discovered on their website that those providers who receive deficiencies on their IC surveys will be listed on the KDADS website. We have not been informed about this so stay tuned as we ask additional questions.
LEADINGAGE UPDATE
A Meaningful Day of Remembrance
This week hundreds of individuals and organizations from around the world came together to honor older adults who have passed away due to coronavirus. Wednesday’s Global Ageing Network Remember the Elders of CoronavirusDay was filled with beautiful tributes to the elders who we have lost worldwide during the coronavirus pandemic. Your messages were heard far and wide as over 400 heartfelt posts flooded social media. We created a short montage video showcasing just a few of the incredible tributes.
Other updates from national:
