VACCINE NEWS

National Pharmacy Program Data from KDHE
KDHE has provided the following data from the CVS/Walgreens partnership on progress toward vaccine distribution in long term care facilities.  The data is dated January 24, 2021 and there are 684 facilities in the program.

Count of LTCF Doses Administered by Awardee Segmented by Residents vs Staff25,344 Res
16,648 Staff
% of LTCF Doses Administered by Awardee Segmented by Residents vs Staff60.35% Res
39.65% Staff
First Clinic Scheduled by Date – Facilities 1/23 – 1/3042
First Clinic Scheduled by Date – Projected Individuals4,058
First Clinic Scheduled by Date – Facilities 1/30 – 2/69
First Clinic Scheduled by Date – Projected Individuals1,284
First Clinic Scheduled by Date – Facilities 2/6 – 2/138
First Clinic Scheduled by Date – Projected Individuals280

Kansas COVID-19 Vaccination Overview

  • 149,078 People Vaccinated
  • 177,350 Total Doses Reported as Administered – First Dose: 149,246 – Second Dose: 28,105
  • 392,675 Total Doses Distributed – State Distributed: 300,050 – Federal LTC Program: 92,625
  • 5.1% of Kansans Vaccinated

Source: https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/158/Data

STATE NEWS

State Emergency Declaration and Emergency Waivers Extended to March 31st

On Monday afternoon the Governor signed Senate Bill 14 into law which extends the expiration date of the current COVID-19 emergency to March 31st.  On Tuesday Governor Kelly issued Executive Order No. 21-02 extending all existing emergency waivers to March 31st.  This includes previous Executive Order No. 20-56 allowing nursing homes to use temporary nurse aides and other expedited needs during the pandemic.

KDADS Weekly Meeting Highlights
The agency notified us of several items in the works around COVID-19 testing and vaccines:

  • Absent any last minute hiccups, the agency plans to start testing of surveyors on Monday, February 1st.  If the February 1st date remains in place the agency will be publicly releasing their surveyor testing policy on Friday morning.
  • A new Executive Order is being drafted that will delay the TB testing requirement when necessary so that it does not interfere with receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • KDADS will be scheduling monthly forums for long term care providers to receive COVID-related updates from KDADS, KDHE and BCG Consultants (the company Kansas is using to coordinate their state testing strategy).  There will also be opportunities to take provider questions and comments.  Stay tuned for date notifications.

Statewide Active COVID-19 Clusters

  • Clusters: 301
  • Cases: 13,300
  • Hospitalizations: 520

Long-Term Care Facilities with Active Cluster Case Information

  • Clusters: 170
  • Cases:  4,910
  • Hospitalizations: 358

Kansas COVID-19 : Cluster Summary
As of January 27th there are 20 Long-Term Care Facilities with clusters. 8 of those affected by clusters are LeadingAge Kansas members.

  • Kansas COVID-19: Case Rates
  • Cases: 272,517
  • Total Case Rate Per 1,000: 93.54

Source: https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas

LEADINGAGE KANSAS NEWS

Keep CNAs COVID-19 Vigilant with this No Cost Safety, Infection Control and Communication Training Series
With the vaccine doses being administered, hopes are high that things will return to “normal” both at work and in our personal lives soon.  While the vaccine is promising, it will take time.  CNAs cannot let their guard down and must continue to practice effective infection control procedures, proper PPE use and remain diligent about safety at work and beyond.

Let us help keep your CNA team vigilant with this OSHA grant-funded COVID-19 Safety for CNAs training series.  The training will teach and reinforce critical COVID-19 safety concepts for CNAs.  Your team will gain an understanding of the vital role they play in infection prevention, infection control and safety. 

COVID-19 Safety for CNAs is a NO COST virtual training providing CNAs the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through interactive training sessions with experts outside of your organization.  This unique experience is a five-session training with limited trainees per group for maximum interaction and impact.  It includes a different 90-minute training each week for five weeks.   Multiple training cycles and times are available to accommodate your team’s needs.

Week 1: COVID-19 101 and Self-care

Week 2:  PPE for COVID-19

Week 3:  Respiratory Protection

Week 4:  Employee & Employer Rights and Responsibilities

Week 5:  Putting it all Together

This training is not a listen and learn series.  Designed specifically to meet the needs of CNAs, it will be engaging, interactive, informative and fun. Each training session will include content learning, hands-on activities, facilitated discussions or case studies to reinforce learning, develop skills and prepare the CNAs to practice and advocate for safety. 

We all know CNAs play a significant role in COVID-19 prevention, identification and safety.  This NO COST training is one more way to ensure they are equipped for the job. 

The first training group starts February 10th and there are currently only five spaces remaining.  Get your team registered for them today! Sign-up by visiting COVID-19 Safety for CNAs Training Series Survey (surveymonkey.com).

 If you have questions or would like more information, please contact stephanie@leadingagekansas.org

This material was produced under grant number SH-99033-SH0 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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Nicole Schings
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.

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