KHCA/KCAL is committed to providing our members with important updates. Below is a list of the most recent information. Please visit our website for a list of complete updates.www.khca.org/covid-19-resources
The Latest News
Ownership changes go public in fresh CMS move
McKnights Long-Term Care News: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services early Wednesday announced it had added data highlighting nursing home ownership changes to its website in an effort to increase transparency.
The move, which marks the first time the agency has compiled and shared information on mergers, acquisitions, consolidations and changes in ownership, supports a broader White House initiative aimed at providing insights into private-equity and other ownership types.
TOMORROW! WEBINAR REMINDER: Tips for Commenting to CMS on the FY 2023 SNF Proposed Payment Rule
AHCA/NCAL will host a webinar for all members on Thursday, April 21 at 2 PM Central to provide tips for drafting and submitting your comments on the FY 2023 SNF Proposed Payment Rule. The webinar will be recorded, and all registrants will receive an email when the recording is ready. Please email educate@ahca.org with any questions or if you need assistance registering.
TOMORROW! Webinar: Restorative Nursing Series: ROM, Bed Mobility, Transfers, Ambulation, Dressing & Grooming, Amputation & Prosthetic Care (Part 3)
4/21/22 from 1:00PM - 2:15PM
A Message from the Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal
Please see the below links shared by Clark Zeit, of Medical Technology Associates, concerning the transportation of oxygen cylinders:
Click here if you missed Monday's President/CEO Update.
Governor Laura Kelly Signs CNA Training Bill: SB 453 allowing LPNs to be instructors for CNA courses under the supervision of RN
SB 453 - Health professions and practices; relating to unlicensed employees working in adult care homes; requiring unlicensed employee training courses to be taught and evaluated by professional licensed nurses; requiring a demonstration of skills to successfully complete training courses; licensees of the behavioral sciences regulatory board; allowing board-approved postgraduate experience to count toward graduate level supervised clinical practicum of supervised professional experience; permitting current master's and clinical level licensees to take the addiction counselor's test
SB 453 will become law “upon publication in the statute book” which is July 1.
McKnight’s O’Connor: Long-Term Care Industry Poised For Long-Term Growth
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News(4/16) editorial director John O’Connor wrote that long-term care operators are poised for growth in the long-term industry. O’Connor added that American Health Care Association President and CEO Mark Parkinson has agreed, saying that while the industry is facing challenging times amid the pandemic, operators can anticipate long-term growth.
Zoom Session for CMS COVID-19 Waivers - Fire Safety and Life Safety
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal
In an effort to further explain the COVID-19 1135 changes by CMS we will have a zoom session on Thursday, April 28, at 10 a.m.
John Sprague is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CMS 1135 waiver update
Time: Apr 28, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Careers in Aging Week is dedicated to bringing greater awareness to the wide-ranging career opportunities in long term care and to celebrate current employees in the profession.
Take 20% off your entire bookstore purchase this week only! Use promo code CIAW2022 at check out.
Join us in celebrating and spreading the word on social media using the hashtag #CareersInAging.
Speaking face-to-face with your Members of Congress is the most effective way to advocate for the kind of quality care you want to provide in your centers.
AHCA/NCAL’s Congressional Briefing offers you that invaluable opportunity. Come to Washington, D.C. this June, and ask for what you need and want. You’ll get an update on the latest happenings in long term and post-acute care, make an effective and immediate plan of action with your colleagues, and then meet with your Representatives and their staff on Capitol Hill. It’s a priceless chance to use your voice, and one that you can’t afford to pass up. Click here for more details.
Education Spotlight
Nurse Leadership Conference - June 14 & 15, 2022 in Manhattan, KS
This special Nurse Leadership Conference sponsored by Encore Rehabilitation is an opportunity for nurses working in the Long-Term Care setting to strengthen their leadership skills. Building strong leaders through education is essential to promoting a better quality of life for our residents. Meet new vendor partners and spend time networking and getting to know others that are doing the same valuable work that you’re doing. It’s been a while since we’ve been together in person. Let’s celebrate all that we’ve accomplished, together.
Upcoming Education
Improving Resident Relationships in Long-Term Care (IRRL)
The IRRL program is a federally funded, evidence-based intervention developed by Cornell University to prevent resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) in long-term care settings. This program educates staff on how to recognize and mitigate RRA. It empowers staff to help create a safer community for residents and reduce stressful events in the workplace.
2022 Spring Joint Provider Surveyor Training
4/27/22 from 9:00 - 4:30 (Topeka)
4/28/22 from 9:00 - 4:30 (Wichita/Virtual)
Webinar: Survey Top 10 Citation Series - Survey Success! Avoiding Top Citations. #4 Top Citation: F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
5/3/22 from 1:30PM - 2:30PM
8 Week Webinar Series: MDS Mastermind Insights for MDS Coding and Reimbursement Accuracy
5/4/22 through 6/22/22 from 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Webinar: The Proficient Infection Preventionist Series: Conducting Skillful IPC Program Surveillance
5/17/22 from 1:30PM - 2:30PM
The AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit is Back! Registration Now Open!
Quality Summit will be held in Kissimmee, FL, May 16-18.
This year’s AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit delivers three days of education programs and awesome networking opportunities with like-minded, quality professionals in long term and post-acute care. The Quality Summit offers 30 sessions topics focused on leadership, recruitment and retention, infection prevention and PDPM.
