September 21, 2022
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Weekly Member Spotlight: Gran Villas on Tyler and Gran Villas on 8th - Coffeyville

Both Gran Villas on Tyler and Gran Villas Coffeyville on 8th are assisted living communities serving the needs of Coffeyville and the surrounding communities. The location on Tyler has 22 beds and 8th is bigger with 36. 

Both are owned by Medicalodges, Inc. and Sonia Larimore is the Operator.  Sonia has been an Operator since 2014. Both facilities are proud of their highly skilled staff and how they assist residents with their physical, emotional and social well-being.

Welcome to membership! 
Doesn’t matter if it’s a lazy day at the pool or showing us their artistic abilities, these residents look like they are having a good time at Gran Villas!
Focus F-Tag of the Week

Each week through October, AHCA will be focusing on a particular F-tag(s) to help providers break down the Phase 2 updates and Phase 3 new guidance.

§483.21(b)(3)- Comprehensive Care Plans 

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made updates to the §483.21(b)(3) Comprehensive Care Plans. This includes changes to F656 which adds a new requirement that comprehensive care plans must be culturally competent and trauma-informed. A facility must ensure that each resident’s person-centered comprehensive care plan includes approaches that address the resident’s cultural preferences and reflects trauma-informed care when appropriate.

AHCA members may also refer to existing member resources: 

Detailed information can be found in the Appendix PP-State Operations Manual.
Please email regulatory@ahca.org for additional questions or visit the Survey Preparedness page for more information.
Information from AHCA on Pending MDS Section G and Other Changes to OBRA Assessments and Impact on Medicaid Case-Mix States Beginning October 1, 2023

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TOMORROW! Webinar: Unpacking the RoP Interpretive Guidance: LTC Implementation Essentials Session 3: Nursing Staffing and Payroll Based Journal and Arbitration Requirements

9/22/2022 1:30PM-3:00PM

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KDHE/DHCF Fall 2022 - Additional Course Added to Medicaid Training Opportunities

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CONVENTION IS NEXT WEEK! What are you waiting for?

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟳𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄?

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the Kansas Star Event Center later this month. Will you be joining us? Click the links for all the details this event has to offer! Or click on the brochure image for more details.
VOTE NOW! AHCA/NCAL's Mark Parkinson a Finalist for Modern Healthcare's Most Influential People

Modern Healthcare recently published the finalists for its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. 
  
Among this year's list of finalists includes AHCA/NCAL's Mark Parkinson. He has received this recognition in previous years which continues to elevate the voice of AHCA/NCAL. 
Voting is open to the public and members are encouraged to vote before the deadline on September 27, 2022. 
Elder Justice Act, SNF Resident Rights & AL Resident Rights Posters

Do you need an Elder Justice Act or Resident Rights Poster for your Facility? We’re here for you.  $15 for one, $25 for two or $35 for three. E-mail Kristin Plantz your needs!
In Case You Missed It
CMS Call on Emergency Preparedness on September 27 

CMS is hosting a virtual listening session with individual health care staff on emergency preparedness on Tuesday, September 27 at 12 PM Central. Space is limited so registration should be limited to those who plan to provide input and the number of registrants per organization should be limited.
CMS is looking to gather information from individual health care staff on emergency preparedness. The input and lessons-learned from this session will be used to evaluate CMS regulations regarding emergency preparedness for certain health care providers.
Prior to the call, attendees are encouraged to review the following rules as background:
AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is Open
September 15 - November 15

Submit your ITA in the Quality Award Portal between September 15 and November 15 to receive an automatic discount on the overall application fee when you submit your 2023 application.

We encourage applicants who plan to apply for a Quality Award to submit an ITA by logging into the Quality Award Portal before the deadline on November 15, 2022. 
Applying for a National Quality Award provides a framework that can be used to prepare for and make critical improvements, and serves as a team building activity to engage staff across all levels.
Our website has a new look!

We've updated our website! Please let us know if you have any questions or have trouble finding anything.
The Long Term Care Survey manual, Phase 3 is now available for pre-order!

Order your copy today for October delivery.*

Phase 3 of The Long Term Care Survey manual includes all the updates from CMS' three-phase implementation.
Survey guidance for Phase 3 was released in June 2022. Surveyors will begin using this guidance on October 24, 2022. 

Save money by ordering through KHCA!

Learn more about updates to this important resource and place your order today! E-mail Jennafer Sumner with desired quantity.
Upcoming Education
Webinar: Unpacking the RoP Interpretive Guidance: LTC Implementation Essentials Session 4:QAPI, Infection Control; Physical Environment Requirements

9/29/2022 1:30PM-3:00PM

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Webinar: Survey Top 10 Citation Series - Survey Success! #9 Top Citation: F686 Treatment/Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcer


10/4/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM

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Webinar: Documentation for Activities and Life Enrichment

10/5/2022 2:00PM-2:50PM

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Webinar: Unpacking the RoP Interpretive Guidance: LTC Implementation Essentials Session 5: Compliance & Ethics; Training Requirements; Psychosocial Outcome Severity Guide Requirements

10/6/2022 1:30PM-3:00PM

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Webinar: The Proficient Infection Preventionist Series: Expert Outbreak Management for the Infection Preventionist

10/18/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM

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Virtual Adult Care Home Operators Course

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS OCTOBER 12, 2022

10/19/2022 - 11/1/2022
Looking for options for required Staff In-Service?

KHCA’s online learning platform is BACK! We’ve loaded the in-services for SNF and for AL first. Many more education sessions to come.

Access the new learning platform by clicking here. 

Questions about education can be directed to Polly Berkley VP of Operations and Education.
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