August 16, 2023
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Members Only Nurse Advisory Committee (NAC) and Facility Standards Call – Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM - 11:00AM

Join us at 10:00AM where Cynthia Pendleton VP of KHCA Facility Standards will lead discussions and Linda Farrar KHCA Clinical Consultant will review recent SNF survey findings followed by Nurse Advisory Committee President, Teresa Coover to discuss Nursing Scholarships, hot topics, and the latest happenings.


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Meeting ID: 281 752 354 009
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Submit Your 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply Today!

The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to win a Complimentary 2024 Application Fee!

The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program team is pleased to announce that the 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open! 

We encourage applicants who plan to apply for a National Quality Award in 2024 to submit an ITA before the deadline on Thursday, November 16, 2023. 
Interested in applying for the Bronze Award? We have a workshop to help!

If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from our expert facilitators.

This workshop is about more than an award; besides gaining a better understanding of what examiners are looking for and how to use the award criteria as an improvement tool, you will learn how to use the award process to focus, align, and accelerate your performance excellence efforts – becoming a high-performing organization.
State Medicaid Director Departing

Sarah Fertig is leaving as the state’s Medicaid director after leading the $4 billion program for a little more than three years.

A spokesperson for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed for the Sunflower State Journal on Tuesday afternoon that Fertig was leaving the agency. READ MORE
In Case You Missed It
Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar

While inputting survey findings data, it has become apparent that there are some system issues related to monitoring of psychotropic medications in particular, but also all medications administered.

The Critical Element Pathway for “Unnecessary Medications, Psychotropic Medications, and Medication Regimen Review” is used during the survey process and hopefully by a facility’s QAPI process, and directs surveyors to follow the prescribed process including: READ MORE
Did you get a Violett Air Purifier through the CMP Grant?
 
Click here for a helpful onboarding video to assist with set up.  
We need your input on 2024 Education Topics

This survey provided by our partner Proactive Medical is designed to collect data on which webinar series are most desired by our providers. We ask that you take a few minutes to give us your feedback. Thank you in advance.
Don't Forget to Nominate Your Staff!

The 2023 Staff Recognition Program is here again and this is a way for you to honor your staff and volunteers. Our yearly awards ceremony is just a small way of honoring some of the great men and women who care for the elders of our great state! The time taken from your busy schedules to fill out this nomination is very much appreciated. 

Winners will be honored at our Annual Convention and Trade Show on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Education Spotlight
73rd Annual Convention & Trade Show - September 27 - 29, 2023

Registration is open for the 73rd Annual Convention and Trade Show!

Here’s just a snippet of the educational offerings that are scheduled so far:

  • Courageous Leadership – Living a Life of Influence
  • Managing Change in Senior Care
  • Achieving Great Customer Service
  • Child Care in LTC – creating a win/win
  • Becoming an AIT Preceptor
  • Differentiating Dementias
  • Interventions to Better Connect Through Behavioral Expressions
  • Ethics: Truth, Transparency and Trust
  • Data and Quality Improvement in Assisted Living
  • Medicaid Reimbursement Transition to PDPM Effective July 1, 2024
  • KCAL Annual meeting with Board Elections
  • KHCA Annual meeting
  • AL Regulatory Networking
  • SNF Regulatory Networking
  • Staff Awards Recognition Lunch
Upcoming Education
Assisted Living Lunch and Learn - Survey Preparedness and Plans of Correction

8/18/2023 10:00AM - 2:00PM

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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Advanced Action Planning for Administrators

8/22/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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Webinar: Bedrails in Assisted Living; Do you know what's required?

8/24/2023 2:00PM - 3:15PM

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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.45 Pharmacy Services Requirements

9/12/2023 1:30PM - 3:00PM

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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Meaningful Meetings

9/26/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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73rd Annual Convention and Tradeshow

9/27/2023 2:00PM - 9/29/2023 4:00PM

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Wound Champions in the Post-Acute LTC Setting

10/24/2023 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program

We are excited to announce our new AIT Program! Click here for more details.

Questions? Email Teresa Keating at tkeating@khca.org
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