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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.
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CMS Proposed Rule on Nursing Home Ownership Transparency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday posted a proposed rule to increase ownership, managerial, and other information required to be disclosed by Medicare and Medicaid funded nursing homes. The proposed rule would implement provisions of the 2010 Affordable Care Act requiring disclosure of information about nursing home ownership and oversight. CMS states that this additional data would give a more complete background on the organizations and individuals that own, oversee, and facilitate the operations of nursing homes.
The reporting would be required upon initial enrollment and revalidation or as a part of any change of ownership. Medicare and Medicaid facilities would use CMS Form CMS-885A. For Medicaid-only nursing facilities, the data would be reported using a state-established method.
CMS is further proposing several definitions to assist nursing homes in furnishing the requested data. This includes, for purposes of Medicare enrollment, definitions of private equity company and real estate investment trust.
CMS intends to make the reported data publicly available if this rule is finalized. However, it would provide more information after the final rule is published regarding the timing, vehicle, and content of this publication.
CMS’ fact sheet includes additional information on the proposal. AHCA will continue to review the proposed rule and engage relevant member groups in our comment development as well as any other follow-up determined necessary.
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TOMORROW! Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: Quality Measure Domain: Part 3
2/15/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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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.
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Members Only Facility Standards Call – Friday, February 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Please join us for the monthly Members Only Facility Standards Call. Cynthia Pendleton VP of KHCA Facility Standards will lead discussions and Linda Farrar KHCA Clinical Consultant will review recent survey findings.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 254 886 756 384
Passcode: SqKDBR
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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
Meeting ID: 223 100 535 141
Passcode: kbRfct
Or call in (audio only)
Phone Conference ID: 559 728 362#
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Senators push CMS to issue — and fund — federal nursing home staffing mandate soon
A group of Senators is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to proceed as quickly as possible with setting a minimum staffing mandate for nursing homes. In a nod to skilled care operators, the seven Democrats also urged the agency to look at how a new rule would impact providers with a “more limited workforce.”
Led by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), the senators said they “appreciate” CMS’ work to date “to promote safety and quality” throughout the sector. However, the vagueness of federal regulations requiring 24-hour, licensed nursing care proved “insufficient” during the pandemic. READ MORE
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
After reading a very interesting article in McKnight’s Clinical Daily News about dental care for residents on Medicare or Medicare Advantage, it may be time to review dental care requirements for residents. Per the McKnight’s’ article “There were immediate and long-term drops in dental services after patients turned 65 years of age and enrolled in traditional Medicare or Medical Advantage, investigators found…there was a steep decline in the percentage of beneficiaries receiving restorative dental care…A drop in oral health care can have dire health consequences. Loss of all teeth, for example, can put older adults at higher risk for poor nutrition, lower quality of life, frailty and cognitive impairment.” READ MORE
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KHCA/KCAL Legislative Day - Monday, February 20th
Meet, greet and converse with your Legislators about issues that are important to you and your community. Visit the House and the Senate and sit in on committee meetings that directly impact long term care providers. Register early so that KHCA/KCAL staff can provide you with assistance in making appointments with the right people to maximize your time at the Capitol. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and explore the happenings at the State House during the legislative session.
Learning Objectives for Legislative Day are:
- Understand the value of membership with a trade association.
- Understand KHCA/KCAL’s political clout.
- Become familiar with our outside lobby team.
- Become familiar with the Legislative process.
- Understand KHCA/KCAL 2023 Legislative agenda.
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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!
Access AHCA's Recorded Webinar: Contact CMS: Minimum Staffing Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities by clicking here.
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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
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
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KHCA/KCAL Legislative Day
2/20/2023 11:00AM-2:00PM
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Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: Developing a Work Plan for 5-Star Improvement
2/22/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Approaches for Activities
2/28/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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LIVE Virtual MDS Workshop
3/1/2023 & 3/8/2023 8:30AM - 4:00PM
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Webinar: The Changed Role of Social Services In Long Term Care
3/2/2023 2:00PM-3:15PM
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.15 Admission Transfer and Discharge Requirements
3/14/2023 1:30PM-3:00PM
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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
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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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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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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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