Join LeadingAge on July 20, 1–2:30pm CT, for a comprehensive look at how skilled nursing providers can plan for the October 2023 MDS updates. The Overview of the New MDS 3.0 v 1.18.11: Preparing Your Team for Success will review the overall impact on the interdisciplinary team and organization outcomes; discuss strategies for transition and implementation of changes; and share a comprehensive toolkit to help LeadingAge members prepare for success. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) suggested that the MDS 3.0 updates coming in October are as significant as the implementation of the MDS in 2010. Suggested Audience: NHA, DON, MDS Coordinators, and interdisciplinary team. Register here.

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Kylee Childs
Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.

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