STATE NEWS
Surprise LSC Interpretation on KeyPad-Controlled Doors Tabled
Earlier in the week, the State Fire Marshal Office informed us that CMS would require inspectors to cite a K222 deficiency, effective immediately, for “inappropriate” use of access-controlled egress (keypad-controlled doors.) The interpretation (for which there was no further explanation other than reiteration of the language of K222) constitutes a surprise new interpretation.
LeadingAge Kansas, LeadingAge national in cooperation with KHCA and its national counterpart, and KACE, went to work to investigate/understand this change, and advocate for rescinding it. Yesterday afternoon we received word that the Fire Marshal is not going to cite for this until they, KDADS, CMS Region 7 and CMS national have an opportunity to further process the issue and best approach with each other.
The two LTC providers that were cited have had their deficiency removed. We will let you know if/when a clarification comes out.
LEADINGAGE KANSAS NEWS
Apply for a Foundation Scholarship – Deadline is August 1st
We only have about a week left to apply for a Scholarship through the LeadingAge Kansas Foundation. We have supported many over the years seeking all types of credentials. Check out last year’s winners, learn more about the program and apply today.
Weekly Webinar Update
If you weren’t able to join us this morning for our weekly update, you can Listen Here and download the handouts. Make plans to join us each Friday at 10 AM. Register here. Let Nicole if you have specific topics we should add to the agenda.
Register for the Virtual Roundtables
It’s time for us to travel around the state (virtually) and meet with members in different regions to connect and learn from each other about issues you are facing. This information is used to develop tools, communications, and services to continue to serve the membership. Here are the dates for each region.
Don’t forget to attend our all-member roundtable summarizing what we learned and providing additional information.
We are inviting key state legislators from each region to join us and hear first-hand what is going on in aging services across Kansas and understand what they can do to help in the upcoming session.
- Tuesday, August 3rd; 1:00 – 2:30 PM – South Central Kansas
- Wednesday, August 4th; 1:00 – 2:30 PM – Southwest Kansas
- Thursday, August 5th; 1:00 – 2:30 PM – Northwest Kansas
- Friday, August 6th; 1:00 – 2:30 PM – North Central & Northeast Kansas
- Monday, August 9th; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Virtual Roundtable for Everyone
Roundtables are free and available to any individual in your organization. Reserve your seat today.
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