October 16, 2023
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Melanie Butler - BACHA Appointment

Congratulations to Melanie Butler, KHCA/KCAL VP of Education and Administrator of Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehab. Melanie was recently appointed to serve on the Board of Adult Care Home Administrators (BACHA) representing KHCA and it’s members. Information about the BACHA board can be found on the KDADS website or by clicking here.
Members Only Nurse Advisory Committee (NAC) and Facility Standards Call – Friday, October 20, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00AM

Join us at 10:00AM where Linda MowBray will provide an update about her work at the Capitol. 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: 278 281 108 666
Passcode: eEu5zV
KMAP Web Update

The KMAP Public Portal has been updated with the KanCare All MCO 4th Quarter 2023 Virtual Training documents.
 
A standard global message has been added to alert providers. A standard RA banner message will appear on the weeks of October 16 and 23. Let me know if you have any questions regarding these updates.
THIS THURSDAY!
KCAL District 5 Round Table
Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM in Wichita, KS

Assisted Living Round Table with KCAL Board Members Jennifer Scheck, Kasey Breidenthal and Brett Pu and KHCA/KCAL President/CEO Linda MowBray. This includes ALL Assisted Livings, Home Plus and Residential Health Care Communities in District 5. (See image for counties included in this district.) 

You do not have to be a KCAL Member to attend and there is no cost.

Location:
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant
3213 N Toben St, Wichita, KS 67226

RSVP:
If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP to the KHCA/KCAL office by emailing Teresa Keating (tkeating@khca.org). Please indicate your name, what community you are with, and a phone number where you can be reached. Teresa will then send you a calendar invite.
FRIDAY! AHCA/NCAL Member Webinar on CMS Minimum Staffing Proposal: How to Address 3.48 HPRD in Comments

In the CMS minimum staffing proposed rule, CMS requests comments on an alternative total nurse staffing standard of 3.48 hours per resident day (HPRD). We appreciate members who have already submitted comments to CMS about the proposed rule, but we are asking for your help again to weigh in on this 3.48 HPRD alternative, specifically.

AHCA/NCAL will host a webinar on Friday, October 20 at 2:30 PM Central to discuss how to address 3.48 HPRD in comments to CMS' minimum staffing proposal.

Corporate office and state affiliate staff should attend, and registration is required. It will be recorded and available for access following the live event. 

As a reminder, AHCA/NCAL members have access to the AHCA summary of CMS' Minimum Staffing proposal and are encouraged to review it. (A member log-in is required.) Please email regulatory@ahca.org with any questions on the summary. 

Tips on registering:
  • To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome. 
  • Members will need to log in using their existing email and password first. 
  • Once you are logged into the website, you will be able to register by clicking the green register button at the top of the page. 
  • Click here if you have forgotten your password. 
  • If you are new to the site, you can create an account here. Answer all fields on the create an account page- especially locating your company name. You can search by name or zip code. After creating an account, you will be able to register for the webinar. 

Email educate@ahca.org if you need assistance with registering.  
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Registered nurses will see highest hourly rate increase by 2033, data shows

Registered nurses could see the highest increase in pay over the next 10 years compared to other healthcare workers, according to new research. READ MORE
Office of the State Fire Marshal answers a question regarding a product you might be using
 
The Office of the State Fire Marshal has received questions regarding a product by Dow Great Stuff. The Product is Great Stuff Fireblock Insulating Foam Sealant. It is being used as a sealant for penetrations. After they looked into the product, their office has concluded the following:
 
This Product does meets ASTM E-84 spread ratings; however, the product does NOT list how long it will retard fire i.e., in hours and the product is listed as a FIRE BLOCK only and not a FIRE STOP. So, it is NOT approved for use and should be remove from all the penetrations which were sealed with this product.

Click here for more details.
Education Spotlight
DON Boot Camp

New for 2023! DON Boot Camp Re-Vamp! This program has been specifically created for Nurses that are new to the Director of Nursing Position, RN’s with the potential for serving in the DON position and nurse managers in Long Term Care/Skilled nursing facilities. We’ve collected input from Nurses that have attended in the last few years and have incorporated new and additional topics. Great for new DON’s and for those that want a refresher. 

Segment 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the DON
Segment 2: Clinical Excellence
Segment 3: The Regulatory and Survey Process
Segment 4 Leading Clinical Improvement
Segment 5: Staffing and Human Resource Management
Segment 6: Overview of the Business Operations of the Nursing Department
Upcoming Education
Webinar: The Main Attraction: Activities That Work: Required Components of the Activity Program

10/18/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

Click here for more details.
Wound Champions in the Post-Acute LTC Setting

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

Only 10 seats remain!

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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Steering Survey Success

10/24/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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Webinar: The Main Attraction: Activities That Work: Designing and Formatting the Activity Program

10/25/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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Fall 2023 Joint Provider Surveyor Training
Virtual ICD-10 Coding Workshop

12/4/2023 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Click here for more details.
Administrator in Training (AIT) Program

Looking for an AIT Program? Click here for more details on KHCA's Program.

Questions? Email Teresa Keating at tkeating@khca.org
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