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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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Member Only Legislative Update from Friday, February 24, 2023
The 2023 Legislative Session is in full swing . We strive to keep you informed as much as possible. Click here to read Linda's member's only update from last Friday. We will also archive these on our website. They will require the member username and password to view on our website.
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ICYMI: Mark Parkinson: One-Size-Fits-All Nursing Home Fix Doomed To Fail
In case you missed it, Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), discusses the current state of U.S. nursing homes and the impact of an unfunded federal minimum staffing mandate in a new op-ed published in RealClearHealth.
Nursing homes are still in crisis three years after the start of the pandemic. Workforce levels are the lowest they’ve been since 1994, and more than half of nursing homes say they may not be able to sustain operations for more than one year at their current pace. Worsening labor and economic challenges are negatively affecting seniors’ access to care, as nursing homes nationwide are limiting admissions or closing for good.
The Biden Administration is expected to implement a federal minimum staffing mandate, but an unfunded, one-size-fits-all approach in the middle of a nationwide labor shortage would only further limit access to care. Instead of arbitrary mandates, Parkinson calls on lawmakers to make 2023 the year we work together to pass comprehensive solutions that will transform long term care, including fully funding Medicaid and creating recruitment programs that will help facilities build a strong workforce.
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
I hope most of you had the opportunity to sit in on the CMS Stakeholders’ call last week. They provided some very important information. Click here to learn more.
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TOMORROW! Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Approaches for Activities
2/28/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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TOMORROW! 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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Did you miss Wednesday’s CMS Stakeholders call?
These articles sum it up nicely and include links with details about what waivers will end.
McKnight's LTC News: CMS Still Weighing Data Related To Time Requirements For Staffing Mandate, Official Says
Skilled Nursing News: CMS Officials Confirm End of PHE Nursing Home Waivers, Barring Congressional Action
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Attention HCBS Providers – March 17, 2023 is almost here. Are you Ready?
Here is a follow up on the recent webinar CMS held titled "Medicaid Home and community Based Services Setting Regulation: Fitting the Pieces Together".
If you missed it, here are a few notes.
- CMS is on track to implement the HCBS Final Rule on March 17, 2023
- Currently there are 11 states that will be going live with the full regulations on that date.
- There are still 40 states that have either already submitted a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) or plan to do so.
- CMS stated they are in almost daily communications with states who still need to submit a CAP.
- If a state does not follow through with their CAP by submitting one or it expires with no action, the states are at risk of CMS compliance action and withholding federal funds.
- Any facility that is in a heightened scrutiny status will continue to receive waiver funds as long as they continue to work towards meeting the CMS criteria. States are the ones left to this monitoring and communication with CMS.
- In the Q & A portion of the webinar, CMS clearly stated that basically March 17, 2023 the Statewide Transition Plans (STP) "go away" and are melded into each states waiver plan and the CAP will be the bridge after March 17.
CMS will continue to keep their website updated with each state's activity and you'll start seeing changes as the column for STP Status will go away and the CAP column will have more information. Statewide Transition Plans
Medicaid - Statewide Transition Plans
This table provides all available documents related to Statewide Transition Plans (STP), HCBS settings corrective action plans (CAP) for compliance with the settings criteria, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) determinations of heightened scrutiny reviews. The table is updated as states and the CMS submit additional documents. View this on Medicaid
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PEAK Enroll Now
Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas Nursing Homes (PEAK), a senior living program administered by Kansas State University's Center on Aging for the state of Kansas, is seeking new facilities for enrollment in its 2024 fiscal year program. The deadline to register is April 15, 2023. READ MORE
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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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Learn More About Serving on the NCAL Board
Are you interested in learning more about running for and serving on the NCAL Board of Directors? AHCA/NCAL will host a Board interest webinar on Wednesday, March 1 from 2 PM – 3 PM to explain the application, credentialing, and campaign process. It is perfect for those interested in running this year or in future years. Learn more by clicking here.
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Now Available! Planning Guide and Products to Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week - May 14 - 20, 2023
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is excited to announce that the 2023 National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) Planning Guide and products are now available at www.nsncw.org.
NSNCW will begin on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14th through Saturday, May 20th, 2023.
Skilled nursing care staff, residents, families, and members of the local community are encouraged to participate in activities that cultivate and spread kindness in honor of the annual observance.
The 2023 Planning Guide offers ideas that can be incorporated into new or planned activities. Download for activity and media tips and to explore an exclusive selection of NSNCW gifts and products.
Over the coming weeks, join the conversation and tell us how your center is celebrating by sharing inspiring stories, pictures, and videos on the NSNCW Facebook channel for a chance to be featured on social platforms and future campaigns. Be sure to tag us @NationalSkilledNursingCareWeek using #NSNCW.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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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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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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Assisted Living Lunch and Learn: A Deeper Look at FCS/NSA and HSP
3/24/2023 10:00AM-2:00PM - Wichita
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
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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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