LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES
Did You Miss Our Weekly Webinar this Morning?
If you did, don’t fret. Here is a recording and the PowerPoint. Highlights of this week included:
- Update on the Governor’s SPARK Task Force and good news about our advocacy
- Congressional Agenda
- Kansas COVID-19 Stats
- Public Relations Campaign Update
Don’t forget to register for next week’s webinar.
2 Minute Education Survey
We want to bring you the education you want when you need it during this COVID Crisis. Please take 2 minutes or less to answer 2 simple questions. Participants will have a chance to win a $50 gift card of your choice. Take survey now.
Update to this article: For those of you who have taken this survey, thank you! There is a great need for dementia education during the coronavirus pandemic. We have just the solution for you next week with popular speaker, Erin Bonito. Learn more and register today.
STATE UPDATES
CARE News
Effective July 23, 2020 KDADS will be extending the suspension of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process for an additional 30 days. The suspension includes CARE Level I screens, special admissions (columns A & B on the CARE form) and PASRR Level II evaluations.
FEDERAL UPDATES
Tell Congress to Act Now for Older Adults!
Congress needs to hear how many LeadingAge provider communities are struggling to obtain enough personal protective equipment, sufficient testing, and resources to keep the older adults they serve safe and healthy. The negotiations are happening now and decisions will be made fast. Send a personal message to your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators asking for crucial resources and immediate relief today. TAKE ACTION BY CLICKING HERE.
Other Federal Updates
LEADINGAGE NATIONAL UPDATE
- LeadingAge Need to Know for 7-24-2020.
- Coronavirus Daily Update Webinar for 7-23-2020.
- View the latest info, news, and tools from LeadingAge.
RESOURCES
Visitation Resources
Since the state of Kansas has not put out explicit guidance on long-term care visitation, we offer these as examples from other states and CMS that might be helpful as you put together and/or revise your policies and procedures:
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services guidance.
- Outdoor Visitation in Nursing Homes Policy & Procedure.
- Outdoor Visitation Visitor Screen & Attestation Form.
- Outdoor Visitation Post-Visit Self Screen.
- Outdoor Visitation Compliance Audit Tool.
- Outdoor Visitation FAQs.
- Guidance from CMS.
Appropriate Face Mask Usage
