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January 4, 2022 the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is releasing guidance on an innovative opportunity for states to address health-related social needs for people with Medicaid coverage through the use of “in lieu of services and settings” in Medicaid managed care. This option will help states offer alternative benefits that take aim at a range of unmet health-related social needs, such as housing instability and food insecurity, to help enrollees maintain their coverage and to improve their health outcomes. READ MORE
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Free COVID tests now available to all aging services providers
Nursing homes and other aging services providers across the US can now access free COVID-19 test kits through an expanded partnership between the Department of Health and Human Services and LeadingAge. READ MORE
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
Most of you, I’m sure, sat in on the CMS Stakeholder’s call on 1-5-22. They had multiple presenters discussing COVID-19, with a focus on current boosters and therapeutics. A presenter from AMDA PALTC presenting on how to get physicians on board with ordering therapeutics in a timely manner. There are currently two primary therapeutics available, but the timeliness of beginning treatment is vital, so the recommendation is that each facility has a plan before it is needed. The facility will have to work closely with the pharmacy to ensure availability of the therapeutic or apply to become a provider. That process and application is available on the CDC website. READ MORE
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Final Rule Update
From the desk of LaTonia Wright, MSW- HCBS Training Specialist
Key items to share with HCBS Providers right now!
- The data migration from Community Connections to the HCBS Compliance Portal has occurred.
- Please ask providers to go into the portal to check on if their setting information transferred correctly. If not contact me.
- Also, if they have not requested an account for access to the HCBS Compliance Portal, they must do so in order to review setting and contact information or to complete a new assessment. If there have been staff changes – again notify me so we can get items updated.
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Share link to HCBS Compliance Portal with affiliates - https://kdads-hcbscomplianceportal.kdads.ks.gov/
- March 17, 2023 is quickly approaching, please inquire to all your affiliates on if they have completed or are working on their final rule assessments. This includes remediation. Remediation is a process and takes time. We want to assure there is time to work with them to meet the federal March 17, 2023 deadline of compliance, if non-compliant areas are evident after desk review.
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I am the contact person if there are questions – email is the best way to get a hold of me. latonia1.wright@ks.gov
Thank you 😊
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FDA approves new experimental drug to treat early Alzheimer’s
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the experimental Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) for clinical use in patients with early disease. READ MORE
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2022 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report Available
The 32nd annual Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, recently published by HCS, shows RNs, LPNs, and HCAs/CNAs in home health agencies received substantial hourly rate increases in 2022, ranging from 5.57% to 9.57%.
A full press release and information on the report is available here.
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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
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Mission Possible Series - SNF Department Head Briefing - New 12-month Series Starts January 24th!
This monthly series will address essential functions, quality care and department-specific management functions for department heads with sessions specific for Administrators, DONs, Housekeeping, Social Services, Activities, Dietary, Maintenance and Therapy. Topics will include department-specific considerations for infection control, survey preparedness, role in meetings, IDT systems integration, MDS supportive documentation, care planning, driving QMs, employee satisfaction and customer service. This series is ideal for new or seasoned department heads with recordings available for ongoing access on-demand to these essential lessons on the building blocks of SNF/LTC operational success. Save 20% if you sign up for the whole series. Click here for more details.
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.10 Resident Rights Requirements
1/10/2023 1:30PM-3:00PM
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Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: 5-Star Overview and Health Inspection Domain
1/18/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Department Details for the DON
1/24/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: 5-Star Staffing Rating
1/25/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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MDS Workshop
Feb 7-8 in Olathe AND two full days of Virtual Training March 1 and March 8.
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Virtual Adult Care Home Operators Course
2/15/2023 9am 2/28/2023 3pm
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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.
Questions about education can be directed to Polly Berkley VP of Operations and Education.
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Mark Your Calendar for these 2023 Dates! |
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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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