February 20, 2023

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Membership Reminder: As a reminder, the renewal deadline for your KHCA/KCAL membership is March 31st. We strive to give you a highly-valued return on your dues investment, and we look forward to serving you in the year ahead.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding your membership status, please contact Kristin Plantz kplantz@khca.org.

The Latest News

Day at the Dome The KHCA/KCAL Staff along with several members spent the day at the Capitol speaking to Legislators on important topics that affect nursing homes here in Kansas. Learn more in Friday's Legislative Update. Pictured: Polly Berkley, VP of Operations and Education, Kasey Breidenthal, Comfort Care Homes, Jennifer Scheck, Wellsprings of Wichita

Member Only Legislative Update from Friday, February 17, 2023 The 2023 Legislative Session is in full swing . We strive to keep you informed as much as possible. Click here to read Linda's member's only update from last Friday. We will also archive these on our website. They will require the member username and password to view on our website.

Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar This week I want to share the information provided to the AHCA State Affiliate Networking Meeting that occurred this week. It is important that all providers know the advocacy and networking that goes on, not just in the state by the state associations but also on a national basis. This is one of many networking groups that keeps watch over national patterns, trends and opportunities. READ MORE

National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call on Wednesday, February 22 Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 2:00 pm CT for a national nursing home stakeholder call. Long term care providers, facility staff and resident advocates are encouraged to attend. This event is open to the public, but registration is required.

REGISTER HERE

Are you a current AIT Preceptor or are you interested in becoming one?     If you are a current Preceptor we would love to have you on our list. Please contact Teresa with your Preceptor number at tkeating@khca.org. Are you interested in becoming an AIT Preceptor and shaping the future of the profession?  Our team is happy to walk you through that process. Click here for the KDADS information and give Teresa a call at 785-267-6003.

Resident to Staff Aggression: Prevention and Response Training - Hosted by LeadingAge KS Could your team benefit from learning techniques to prevent, de-escalate and respond to resident staff aggression? If so, get them registered for the upcoming Long-Term Care Resident to Staff Aggression: Prevention and Response training. This opportunity is not just for nursing staff. Employees from all departments and roles will benefit.    There is no cost to attend since the training is funded by an OSHA Susan Harwood Targeted Training Grant. The training is designed specifically for long-term care employees. All attendees will receive a certificate of completion and those licensed in Kanas may be eligible for CE credits. The training is offered in multiple formats, locations, dates and times for convenience starting in March.   The number from each organization that can attend is not limited, but spaces in each session are so get registered today! For more information or to get registered, click here.

In Case You Missed It

NHSN Updates Data Tracking Worksheet for COVID-19 Vaccination NHSN released an updated version of the Excel Data Tracking Worksheet for facilities reporting COVID-19 vaccination data on health care personnel through the Healthcare Personnel Safety Component.  This document offers instructions with screenshots and helpful information on use of the Excel Data Tracking Worksheet.  Please email NHSN@cdc.gov with any questions related to the Data Tracking Worksheet. Click here to read more.

From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: Fire Alarm Testing Documentation Training Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:00 AM-10:45 AM In this training session they will cover: requirements of documentation for fire alarm testing initiating device testing requirements give examples of deficiencies and discuss corrections Microsoft Teams Meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 223 100 535 141 Passcode: kbRfct Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 785-414-8630,,559728362# United States, Topeka Phone Conference ID: 559 728 362# Find a local number | Reset PIN Learn More | Meeting options

Take Action: Write CMS Today! Tell CMS how an unfunded staffing mandate would impact access to care for seniors by February 28th!​ No login is necessary. Please encourage all staff members to participate! Click here for more details. Access AHCA's Recorded Webinar: Contact CMS: Minimum Staffing Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities by clicking here.

Education Spotlight

Assisted Living Conference A full day of education for those working in the Assisted Living, Residential Health Care and Home Plus settings TOPICS: The Magic of Connection – Opening Keynote and Humorist Desi Payne Writing a Plan of Correction – Joan Hudson Making Life Meaningful – Amy Siple Stay in Your Lane – Talking through KS Regulations Top Questions the association receives and how to find answers in your Reg Manual – Linda MowBray Workplace Resilience through the power of friendship – Amy Siple Click here for more details.

Upcoming Education

Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: Developing a Work Plan for 5-Star Improvement 2/22/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM Click here for more details.

Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Approaches for Activities 2/28/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM Click here for more details.

LIVE Virtual MDS Workshop 3/1/2023 & 3/8/2023 8:30AM - 4:00PM Click here for more details.

Webinar: The Changed Role of Social Services In Long Term Care 3/2/2023 2:00PM-3:15PM Click here for more details.

Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.15 Admission Transfer and Discharge Requirements 3/14/2023 1:30PM-3:00PM Click here for more details.

Spring Joint Provider - Hosted by LeadingAge KS 3/21/2023 9:30AM-4:00PM - Wichita | Live Stream 3/22/2023 9:30AM-4:00PM - Topeka Click here for more details.

Assisted Living Lunch and Learn: A Deeper Look at FCS/NSA and HSP 3/24/2023 10:00AM-2:00PM - Wichita Click here for more details.

Administrator in Training (AIT) Program We are excited to announce our new AIT Program! All the details can be found here: https://conta.cc/3ixevxG  Questions? Email Teresa Keating at tkeating@khca.org

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. The SNF in-service on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation has been updated to reflect Phase 3 information. Access the new learning platform by clicking here.  Questions about education can be directed to Polly Berkley VP of Operations and Education.

Attention Assisted Living and Home Plus Providers: FCS Refresher We have frequent requests for FCS refreshers and people who want to attend the FCS section only of the Operators course. We now have it available on demand in a 75 minute webinar. It’s worth 1.5 CE’s on demand. $20 Member Discount Code: KHCA018 Click here for more details.

Mark Your Calendar for these 2023 Dates!

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