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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
On 7-19-23, McKnights published an article about a study conducted in Denmark related to the significantly increased risk for opioid use in residents with dementia. This is important enough that I am going to copy the article for you to read, share with your staff and share with your residents, family members and practitioners. Perhaps an Informed Consent should be considered for these drugs. READ MORE
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AHCA’s Delivering Solutions 23 Annual Conference To Begin October 1
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News (7/21, Berklan) reported, "Delivering Solutions 23 is the new name of the American Health Care Association’s annual conference and expo, which will run Oct. 1-4 in Denver." According to the article, "Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain valuable insights from informative sessions, and celebrate excellence in the long-term, post-acute and assisted living sectors." Event organizers "said the new meeting name reflects its mission of ‘improving the quality of life for residents in long-term care and assisted living facilities.’" The "wide variety of educational sessions, keynote addresses, interactive exhibits and award ceremonies will give attendees information to improve the long-term and post-acute care industry’s ‘quality, efficiency and effectiveness,’ according to organizers."
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Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill To Expand National Practitioner Data Bank Access To Include Long-Term Care Providers
McKnight’s Senior Living (7/24, Gaivin) reports, "Legislation re-introduced last week by Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) would expand access to the National Practitioner Data Bank to include long-term care providers such as nursing homes and home health agencies that receive federal funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services." This "move would improve providers’ ability to screen job applicants, according to the sponsors, because the federal database provides information about people’s histories of malpractice and formal disciplinary actions." An AHCA/NCAL spokesperson "told the McKnight’s Business Daily that the groups appreciate that the legislation has been reintroduced ‘so that we can ensure our nation’s seniors receive the highest-quality care from dedicated, trustworthy caregivers.’" The spokesperson continued, "Our first priority is the safety and well-being of our residents, and this bill will provide further safeguards for residents and aid the profession’s ability to root out bad actors before they are hired. We look forward to working with Congress to help pass this critical legislation."
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2023 Staff Recognition Program Nomination
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.
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Don't Let an Outdated Manual Put Your Facility at Risk
The NEW second edition of The Long Term Care Survey, Phase 3, includes important CMS revisions issued in February 2023. Updates in the new edition include a list of revised F-Tags, links to Exhibits of Survey Forms, and more.
Having the most current edition will help you stay in compliance. Learn more about recent updates and place your order today.
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Statistical data presented by KDADS
Below are the handouts with statistical data presented by KDADS on Friday's Stakeholder meeting. Please feel free to reach out should you have any questions.
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A Message regarding flu vaccines and NHSN from KHCA Facility Standards VP Cynthia Pendleton
Here are a couple of things regarding NHSN reporting of influenza vaccines:
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How to report- important to note that the HCP component of NHSN has to be activated in order to report. The NHSN administrator has to activate the component and they must have level 3 access to do so.
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An example of a non-compliance letter
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Follow Up from Friday's NAC and Facility Standards Call
Huddle Meeting Resources ad tips:
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Significant Changes to High-Risk Drugs' Coding in MDS Will Require Training at Nursing Homes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced significant changes regarding medication coding related to certain high-risk drugs that will go into effect on Oct. 1 with the updates to the Minimum Data Set. READ MORE
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Focus MDS Update of the Week: Changes to Section O
Since their release on April 3, 2023, the final MDS Item Sets version 1.18.11v4 and the draft MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual version 1.18.11 were updated. For the next few weeks, AHCA will be focusing on a different section to highlight changes and what members need to know.
Changes to Section O
- The expansion from two columns to three to reflect new timeframes:
- On admission
- While a resident
- At discharge
- Expansion on several items:
- Chemotherapy
- Oxygen
- Suctioning
- Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilator
- IV Medications
- Dialysis
- IV access
AHCA has created an MDS Section O resource document to help providers breakdown the changes. The information outlines key changes to MDS Section O, Coding Instructions/RAI Guidelines for each item, and Actions to Consider for implementation across your facility.
It is important to develop a training plan for your facility to ensure all staff impacted by the changes are trained in them.
Additional Resources:
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AHCA President and CEO Discusses How To Advocate For Better Solutions To Long Term Care Challenges
In a video interview with Provider Magazine (7/20, 151K), AHCA President and CEO Mark Parkinson "explains how providers can work together to advocate for better solutions to the workforce crisis, a possible minimum staffing rule, and other situations facing the long term care industry."
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National Coalition Discusses Action Plans To Improve Quality In Nursing Homes
Skilled Nursing News (7/19, Siddiqi) reports, "In the aftermath of issuing a series of action plans, the Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition – a national coalition of 120 nursing home stakeholders – held a meeting Wednesday to share more details about the action plans to improve quality in nursing homes, with providers present saying that the coalition’s work is a much-needed start to fix a broken system." Moving Forward Chair Alice Bonner "spoke to Skilled Nursing News on Tuesday regarding the diversity of voices represented on the coalition’s steering and working committees." AHCA/NCAL "hailed the diversity of the coalition and encouraged participation by nursing homes in its initiatives." AHCA/NCAL said in a statement, "We agree with many of their recommendations as they align well with our nursing home reform agenda that we released more than two years ago. ... These reforms require considerable investment and prioritization of the long term care profession, and we will continue to encourage policymakers to support nursing homes in making real, long-lasting improvements."
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Joint Provider Fire Marshal Training
This Joint Training seminar for Kansas Adult Care Home providers and the OSFM staff was created as the result of the cooperative efforts of the long-term care associations and the Office of the Sate Fire Marshal. KHCA is pleased to offer this one-day session in two locations to discuss the top tags issued from the OFSM.
Three Options to attend:
August 9, 2023 (Olathe)
August 9, 2023 (Virtual)
August 10, 2023 (Wichita)
Agenda:
8:30 AM - Registration
9:00 – 9:10 - Welcome
9:10 – 9:45 - Top 5 K-tags (countdown to #1 sprinklers)
9:45 – 10:00 - Break
10:00 – 11:00 - Sprinkler System Maintenance – What you need to know
11:00 – 11:50 - The in’s and out’s of Fire Watch
11:50 – 1:00 - Lunch Provided
1:00 – 1:50 - Fire Drills
1:50 – 2:00 - Break
2:00 – 2:45 - The importance and layout of a fire safety book in your facility.
2:45 – 3:45 - Voices of experience
3:45 - Final Q & A
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Webinar TOMORROW! Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Mechanisms of Successful Maintenance Departments
7/25/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Restorative Documentation, Periodic Evaluation, and Quality Assurance Strategies
7/27/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.40 Behavioral Health Service Requirements
8/8/2023 1:30PM - 3:00PM
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Joint Provider Fire Marshal Training
Three Options to attend:
August 9, 2023 (Olathe)
August 9, 2023 (Virtual)
August 10, 2023 (Wichita)
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Virtual Silver Award Workshop Session 1
8/10/2023 1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Assisted Living Lunch and Learn - Survey Preparedness and Plans of Correction
8/18/2023 10:00AM - 2:00PM
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73rd Annual Convention and Tradeshow
9/27/2023 2:00PM - 9/29/2023 4:00PM
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
We are excited to announce our new AIT Program! Click here for more details.
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Kansas Health Care Association and the Kansas Center for Assisted Living
1100 SW Gage Blvd. | PO Box 4770 | Topeka, KS 66604
PH: 785-267-6003 FAX: 785-267-0833
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