In coordination with LeadingAge and the state partners, LeadingAge Kansas has contracted with Pathway Health, a consulting and education firm, to help nursing home members navigate the Requirements of Participation (RoP) for Phase 1 of the new CMS final rule.  We have taken these tools and placed a Kansas regulation filter over them for your convenience.  We have done the work for you on policies and procedures and other tools you may find helpful.  All you have to do is include specific information about your organization.

Here are the latest updates to the tools:

Sections that have been reviewed and do not require Kansas specific changes include:

To view all of the tools we have, check out our specially dedicated page to the RoP.  You will need a login/password to view.

Planning is already underway for additional resources and templates for the Phase 2 requirements although some of those resources cannot be produced until CMS releases the interpretive guidance in the revised state operations manual this summer. Additionally, the LeadingAge Kansas Spring Conference April 27th and 28th will have a heavy focus on the new RoPs and plans are underway for webinars later this year to support implementation with the major requirements for phase 2.

For more information or if you have questions or other suggested topics, please contact Debra Zehr or Rachel Monger.

 

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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.