KHCA/KCAL is committed to providing our members with important updates. Below is a list of the most recent information. Please visit our website for a list of complete updates. www.khca.org/dailyupdates
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Reminder: SNF QRP Submission Deadline is August 15
The final submission date for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Programs is August 15, 2022, at 11:59 PM ET.
The Minimum Data Set assessment data and data submitted to CMS via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) for January 1 – March 31 (Q1) of calendar year 2022 are due by the August deadline.
The list of measures required for this deadline can be found on the CMS QRP website. To ensure that all required data has been submitted, it is recommended that providers run applicable CASPER/iQIES/NHSN analysis reports prior to each quarterly reporting deadline. READ MORE
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Unpacking the RoP Interpretive Guidance: LTC Implementation Essentials
5-Part Webinar Series
On June 29, 2022, CMS released revised Long-Term Care surveyor guidance, including clarifications and technical corrections of Phase 2 guidance issued in 2017, new guidance for Phase 3 requirements which went into effect in November 28, 2019, and guidance on the new arbitration requirements which became effective September 2019. Surveyors will begin using this guidance to identify noncompliance on October 24, 2022. This education series will explain the updates and changes of the regulations and guidance, with an emphasis on developing action plans for achieving compliance related to the updates and changes.
What to Expect:
At the conclusion of each session, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the updates and changes of regulations and guidance that will go into effect October 24, 2022.
- Develop an action plan to achieve compliance related to the updates and changes
All registered participants will receive a link to the recorded sessions.
Click here to register for the 5 part webinar series and save $$.
Register for individual sessions by viewing our education calendar at www.khca.org
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Weekly Member Spotlight: Brookdale Great Bend
Brookdale Great Bend has 43 beds located in Great Bend, KS. Their Executive Director is Sheri Johnson. Between an authentic sense of community and the full calendar of activities, programs and events, Brookdale Great Bend feels like one big family. They offer an innovative care program with private apartments and elegant common areas for socializing, dining and entertaining. And their single-story building makes all community areas easily accessible for individuals with limited mobility. The community gives seniors a better chance of living the retirement they dreamed of, full of interesting things and interesting people to do them with.
Welcome to Membership!
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SCAM ALERT!
Once again scammers are hiding behind our President/CEO asking for your "discreet help" and to not call but only communicate by email. The return address is a dead giveaway but is often hard to see from your mobile device.
Example :
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:16 AM
If you ever doubt the authenticity of an email from KHCA/KCAL, don’t reply. Please call the KHCA/KCAL office. (785) 267-6003
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Focus F-Tag of the Week
Each week through October, AHCA will be focusing on a particular F-tag(s) to help providers break down the Phase 2 updates and Phase 3 new guidance.
§483.15 – Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made changes to the §483.15-Admission, Transfer, and Discharge guidance. Changes include the following citations:
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F622-Transfer and Discharge Requirements. CMS provided clarification language for situations involving discharge from short-term rehabilitation, when Medicare coverage ends but the resident still needs long-term care, assisting residents to apply for Medicaid and explanation for denials, emergent transfers to acute care, and permitting return to nursing home.
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F623-Notice Requirements Before Transfer/Discharge. CMS provided clarification on the components the transfer or discharge notice should contain and that a new notice would be required if a change in destination occurs.
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F626-Permitting Residents to Return to Facility. CMS provided clarification that the requirement to permit residents to return after hospitalization or therapeutic leave applies to all residents regardless of payment source. CMS added language to investigative procedure to help surveyors investigate situations where a facility does not permit a resident return as well as added a deficiency categorization example to show harm from a facility not permitting a resident to return after a hospitalization.
For all three citations, CMS added language that addresses against medical advice discharges.
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CARE Contact List
Please make sure your staff have access to this current list of contacts for the KDADS CARE program. |
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Simple Strategies for August 2022 - HQIN Newsletter
- Vaccines Are More Important Than Ever
- Start Preparing for Flu Season
- Pneumococcal Vaccines
- COVID-19 Vaccines/Boosters
- Vaccine Co-administration
- Vaccine Champion Social Media Package
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2022 KHCA/KCAL Staff Recognition Program Nomination
The 2022 Staff Recognition Program is here again and this is a way for you to honor your staff and volunteers. Our yearly awards ceremony is just a small way of honoring some of the great men and women who care for the elders of our great state! The time taken from your busy schedules to fill out this nomination is very much appreciated.
Category winners will be recognized during the Staff Recognition Award Ceremony during Convention on Friday, September 30, 2022 in Mulvane, KS
Deadline for nominations is Friday, August 26, 2022!
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The Long Term Care Survey manual, Phase 3 is now available for pre-order!
Order your copy today for October delivery.*
Phase 3 of The Long Term Care Survey manual includes all the updates from CMS' three-phase implementation.
Survey guidance for Phase 3 was released in June 2022. Surveyors will begin using this guidance on October 24, 2022.
Save money by ordering through KHCA!
Learn more about updates to this important resource and place your order today! E-mail Jennafer Sumner with desired quantity.
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Person-Centered Dementia Care...From the Perspective of the Resident - Lunch & Learn
This Lunch and Learn course includes the common framework and the stages of Dementia with a focus on improving the quality of care for individuals with dementia living in Long Term Care communities including Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Home Plus settings. Presented by Linda Farrar, RN, LNHA this course will look at how care partners can approach prevention and de-escalation of challenging behaviors and will help you to intervene when behavior escalates. You will know how to recognize, respond and calm the individual using non-pharmacological approaches.
This course is limited to 45 attendees.
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Webinar: The Proficient Infection Preventionist Series: Insightful Root Cause Analysis for the Infection Preventionist
8/16/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Dynamic DON Series: QAPI
8/17/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Dynamic DON Series: HR Management
8/24/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Dynamic DON Series: Survey Readiness
8/31/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Person-Centered Dementia Care...From the Perspective of the Resident - Lunch & Learn
8/31/2022 10AM-3PM
Olathe, KS
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Webinar: Survey Top 10 Citation Series - Survey Success! #8 Top Citation: F695 Respiratory/Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning
9/6/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Dynamic DON Series: MDS and Medicare Essentials
9/7/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Unpacking the RoP Interpretive Guidance: LTC Implementation Essentials Session 1: Resident Rights; Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation; Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Requirements
9/8/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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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. Many more education sessions to come.
Questions about education can be directed to Polly Berkley VP of Operations and Education.
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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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