May 5, 2023
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The latest Your Top-Line publication for skilled nursing centers in your state are now available!

Your Top-Line is a LTC Trend Tracker℠ publication that includes metrics and graphics outlining skilled nursing center's progress on Five Star performance, the AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative, their journey through the Quality Awards program, and other necessary data to help skilled nursing centers achieve their desired goals.

If you need help downloading your report, please e-mail Jennafer Sumner at jsumner@khca.org
In Case You Missed It
CMS Announces Ending of COVID Staff Vaccine Requirement, Other Protocols

Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new regulatory memo QSO-23-13-ALL entitled Guidance for Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. The memo outlines each waiver CMS put into place during COVID-19 and how the end of the PHE will affect those waivers. Additionally, the memo outlined timelines for certain regulatory requirements issued through the PHE. This memo applies to Long Term Care, Intermediate Care Facilities, and other provider types.
The guidance affects:
  • Reporting to residents, representatives and families on COVID-19
  • Staff COVID-19 vaccine requirements
  • Several other requirements and waivers

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Click here for additional information from AHCA on F885 and F888 Regulatory Relief

Related Reports:
Bloomberg Law - Nursing Homes Prepare For End Of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News - Providers Applaud Biden Administration’s Move To Revoke Health Care COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
12th issue of the Semmelweis Times, a newsletter from the KDHE HAI/AR Section

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Education Spotlight
Nurse Leadership Conference

6/13/2023 11:00AM - 6/14/2023 4:00PM

This special Nurse Leadership Conference is an opportunity for nurses working in the Long-Term Care setting to strengthen their leadership skills. Building strong leaders through education is essential to promoting a better quality of life for our residents. Meet new vendor partners and spend time networking and getting to know others that are doing the same valuable work that you’re doing.

Education Topics Include:
  • A Nurse Leaders role in Creating Culture for Staff and Residents
  • Leading the Charge
  • Resident and Family Grievances
  • Nurse Advisory Committee Meeting
  • Rebuilding After Burnout
  • The Regulatory Crosswalk
  • Advance Directives
  • Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Identity Theft
  • Regulatory Hot Topics

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Upcoming Education
Spring Sale! Required In-Service Bundles

Assisted Living In-Service Bundle was $157.50 now $65! Click here for more details.

SNF In-Service Bundle was $165 now $99! Click here for more details.
Two On Demand Webinars focusing on Social Services



Access the new learning platform by clicking here. 

Questions about education can be directed to Polly Berkley VP of Operations and Education.
Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.24 Quality of Life Requirements

5/9/2023 1:30PM - 3:00PM

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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Designs Well-Rounded Dietary Departments

5/23/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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Assisted Living Lunch and Learn: A Deeper Look at FCS/NSA and HSP

6/9/2023 10:00AM - 2:00PM
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MDS - RAI Changes Workshop

6/12/2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM

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Nurse Leadership Conference

6/13/2023 11:00AM - 6/14/2023 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.

Questions? Email Teresa Keating at tkeating@khca.org
Kansas Health Care Association and the Kansas Center for Assisted Living
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PH: 785-267-6003 FAX: 785-267-0833