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Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Office of Inspector General
Division of Health Care
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Long Term Care Provider Newsletter
December 2022
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CMP Grant Opportunities Available
CMP Reinvestment Fund
OIG seeks innovative projects that support, protect, and benefit certified nursing facility residents. These initiatives must be outside the scope of normal facility operations and cannot be used to fund goods or services that the applicant already offers or is required to provide by state or federal law or regulation.
- There is no minimum or maximum amount that can be applied for
- There is currently no application deadline and applications can be submitted at any time.
COVID-19 Emergency CMP Grants
The COVID-19 Emergency CMP Grants are temporary programs in place during the federal Public Health Emergency. Kentucky will continue to accept applications until CMS closes the programs. CNFs can apply for all three programs for up to a total of $9,000 for the purchase of:
- Communication devices and accessories to allow residents to communicate remotely
- In-person visitation aids such as tents/outdoor shelters, outdoor furniture, clear dividers, and more
- Portable fans and/or room air cleaners with HEPA filters (H-13, -14)
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Getting to Know Southern Enforcement Branch
Nurse Consultant/Inspector Gisele Nader
Gisele Nader earned a Bachelors of Science in Nursing at MedCentral College in Ohio, and a Masters of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on Education at Grand Canyon University. She obtained Board Certification, accredited by ANCC, in Nursing Professional Development in 2021.
Gisele has worked in the areas of Long Term Acute Care, Stroke Telemetry, and ICU Nursing in Acute Care Settings. In addition, she has worked in Dialysis and Plastic Surgery in Outpatient Settings. In Florida, she had the opportunity to work with the Medicaid Waiver Program for Cystic Fibrosis as a nurse consultant investigator.
She says she and her family are thrilled to be home in Kentucky and she is enjoying working with a fabulous team at OIG.
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Stories in Mind
Stories in Mind is an outreach program funded by a CMP grant and conducted by the Frazier History Museum that uses stories and objects from Kentucky history and the Frazier’s collection as the starting point for creative exploration. Each session is led by a Stories in Mind facilitator from the Frazier with a focus of encouraging imaginative responses and socialization through an activity involving art, music, theater, or storytelling. This program is designed for residents in certified nursing and long-term care facilities.
Participants may benefit in the following ways:
- Reduced feelings of isolation and loneliness
- Increased creativity
- Increased sense of accomplishment
Information on the program:
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A facilitator from the Frazier History Museum will lead Stories in Mind for a group on location
- Each group session will last approximately 60 minutes
- Each session will include an art, music, or storytelling activity
- Consistency in scheduling up to three times per week each month
- Provided at no cost to facility – CMP grant funded
Requirements:
- Facility must be certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Space to allow for group programming with up to 20 participants
- Primary staff contact at facility
- Participation in evaluation surveys and feedback to customize and improve ongoing programming
The Stories in Mind program is currently available to certified nursing facilities in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. Facilities interested in participating in the outreach program may contact Kevin Bradley, Stories in Mind Administrator, for more information at kbradley@fraziermuseum.org, or (502) 412-2280.
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Division of Health Care Contact Information
Central Office
Belinda Beard, Director
Marissia Izlar, Assistant Director
275 E. Main St., 5E-A Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: 502-564-7963
Fax: 502-564-6546
Western Enforcement Branch
Darlene Fryar, Human Services Program Branch Manager
901 B South Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: 270-889-6052
Fax: 270-889-6089
Northern Enforcement Branch
Patricia Hinson, Regional Program Manager
L & N Building 10-W, 908 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: 502-595-4958
Fax: 502-595-4540
Southern Enforcement Branch
Tammy Ricks, Regional Program Manager
116 Commerce Ave., London, KY 40744
Phone: 606-330-2030
Fax: 606-330-2054
Eastern Enforcement Branch
Will Hendrickson, Human Services Program Branch Manager
455 Park Place, Suite 120A, Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: 859-246-2301
Fax: 859-246-2307
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Create Circles is seeking residents to participate in the
Engage With Your Community Project
Create Circles Corporation is currently recruiting CMS certified nursing facilities (CNF) to participate in a unique resident engagement program funded by Kentucky’s Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Fund. The 3-year Engage With Your Community project matches trained volunteers with CNF residents based on hobbies, likes, interests and other factors. These volunteers meet with their matched resident twice a week, over at least 12 weeks, to complete a long-term shared project, or multiple mini projects, that are then shared with the resident and their family.
The goal of the Engage With Your Community project is to increase the quality of life for CNF residents by reducing loneliness and isolation through cognitive engagement, companionship, and crafting a sense of purpose.
The program is free to CMS Certified Nursing Facilities!
For more information on how to participate in the project please contact Anish Reddy, Director of Operations, at info@createcircles.org, or 502-276-5264.
Additional information on the program, including requirements, can be found here.
CNFs that are interested in participating, but do not have the necessary virtual meeting technology (i.e. tablets, iPads) may be able to utilize the CMP COVID-19 Communication Technology Emergency grant to purchase the necessary equipment. Please contact Lena Mullins-Datko, Grants Administrator, at lena.mullinsdatko@ky.gov for more information.
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Kentucky's Top 10 Citations
for Nursing Homes
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Informal Appeal of Survey Findings
Interested in Serving on an IDR Panel?
Kentucky requires one member of the IDR panel to be "a person currently engaged in the provision of Long Term Care services who has no affiliation with the provider disputing a deficiency." Typically, a Long Term Care Administrator is on each IDR panel. There is no payment or travel reimbursement for an Administrator serving on a panel. Administrators will be rotated. If a Long Term Care Administrator is interested in serving on a panel, a confidentiality statement must be signed prior to the participation in the first IDR panel.
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Jennifer Smith, RN
RAI/Oasis/IDR-IIDR Coordinator
Office of Inspector General
Division of Health Care
275 E. Main St., 5E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
Fax: (502) 564-6546
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MDS/RAI CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding MDS Assessment, Coding, Transmission or
Please do not send any identifiable patient information through e-mail. This includes patient names, SSNs, dates of birth, or any other data items considered identifiers or Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA. Please redact any PHI prior to sending.
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All certified nursing facilities must sign up for ePOC. Please be diligent about keeping your account and password up to date. All correspondence is handled in the ePOC system, including the plan of correction. Furthermore, if there is a change in administrator, it is incumbent upon the facility to update the system.
If your facility is not yet signed up, see the Account Setup instructions.
Not sure if your facility has any ePOC accounts or have other questions? E-mail ePOC.Support@ky.gov or Melissa Richard, Training & QA Branch Manager, or call 502-564-7963 x.3310.
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Have you notified your residents?
Click the link below to download and/or print the contact list for various agencies.
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Which Branch is Serving You?
To provide the highest level of service, the Division of Health Care operates through four regional offices. Knowing the appropriate Branch to contact with questions and concerns will ensure you receive maximum service in minimum time. Review links below for detailed information.
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CMS Survey and Certification memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
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Transfer/Discharge Hearing Appeals
Please submit your requests for transfer/discharge hearing appeals to Secretary Eric C. Friedlander, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, by emailing:
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LTC Facility Self-Reported
Incidents & Complaints
New email addresses have been established for communications regarding LTC Facility Self-Reported Incidents and for use by residents and the general public to report possible violations of regulatory requirements. Click Here for the email addresses and additional contact information.
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Quality, Safety & Education Portal
CMS's QSEP provides the full curriculum of surveyor training and guidance on health care facility regulations. All training is available on-demand on a top-notch self-service portal. 24/7 access means you have the freedom to learn what you want, where you want, when you want.
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Employment Opportunities
To search and apply for positions within the Office of Inspector General, please visit the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet's web page by clicking below.
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DHC Leadership Team:
Inspector General
Deputy Inspector General
Director
Assistant Director
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