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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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3 HOURS REMAIN!
This is it! Today is the day that all 2023 Bronze, Silver, and Gold National Quality Award applications are due. The deadline to submit a 2023 Quality Award application is by 7PM CT today, Thursday, January 26, 2023. Visit ahcancal.org/QualityAward to LOGIN to access the Portal and submit your application. Good luck!
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Federal bill returning temporary nurse aide waiver gets new life
Skilled Nursing News (1/25, Siddiqi) reports, "A bill that aims to address staffing shortages in nursing homes by allowing temporary nursing aides (TNAs) awaiting certification to remain in the workforce past typical time limits was reintroduced on Wednesday." The bill "supports flexibilities implemented during the Public Health Emergency, including a waiver to allow TNAs to continue working without certification beyond the limit of four months." In addition, TNAs would "be able to put this on-the-job experience and training toward the federal government’s 75-hour training requirement to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA)." American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living Quality, Regulatory and Clinical Services Senior Vice President Holly Harmon, RN, said in a statement, "This legislation will prevent further devastating job losses. ... With many states unable to meet current training and testing demands, this legislation will help temporary aides transition to permanent caregivers while continuing to serve their residents, supporting seniors’ continuity of care."
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News (1/26, Marselas) reports the Building America’s Health Care Workforce Act "would restore the allowance nationally for two years beyond the public health emergency, which is currently slated to end in April." Earlier this year, AHCA "reported that nursing homes lost 210,000 jobs between February 2020 and December 2022, with workforce recovery in 2022 slower than projected." Furthermore, nearly "96% of nursing homes participating in a recent AHCA survey said they were ‘experiencing difficulty in hiring,’ while 45% said their workforce situation had worsened since May 2022." Pennsylvania Health Care Association President and CEO Zach Shamberg said, "A two-year extension of the TNA program would allow nursing home providers more time to better ensure any TNA seeking to become a certified nurse aide could successfully complete the certification process in order to remain on the front lines."
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ATTEND TOMORROW'S KCAL ROUND TABLE!
KCAL District 5 Round Table- Friday, January 27, 2023 from 2:00 - 3:30PM in Wichita, KS
Assisted Living Round Table with KCAL Board Members Jennifer Scheck and Kasey Breidenthal and KHCA/KCAL President/CEO Linda MowBray. This includes ALL Assisted Livings, Home Plus and Residential Health Care Communities in District 5. (See image for counties included in this district.) You do not have to be a KCAL Member to attend.
Topics of Discussion:
- Information sharing about trends in our communities
- Kansas Legislative topics affecting AL Providers
- HCBS Final Rule Setting
- Additional participant led discussion
Location:
Alzheimer's Association
1820 E Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67214
RSVP:
If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP to the KHCA/KCAL office by emailing Jennafer Sumner (jsumner@khca.org). Please indicate your name, what community you are with, and a phone number where you can be reached. Jennafer will then send you a calendar invite.
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5-Star Staffing Rating Simplified
Multiple studies show evidence of a strong correlation between nursing home staffing levels and quality of care. Federal law requires sufficient staffing levels to safely meet the care needs of residents. As facilities deal with significant staffing challenges nationwide, it is critical to understand how staffing levels will impact your 5-Star Rating. Here’s what you need to know…READ MORE
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HCS/NCAL Assisted Living Report Released
The 2022-2023 Assisted Living Report, published by HCS and supported by NCAL, is now available. Click here for the press release that includes data on increased hourly rates for Resident Assistants as well as decreased turnover rates and more. Reminder -- The discounted rate for NCAL/AHCA members is $300 versus the $375 non-member price.
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MDS Workshop
This workshop has been specifically created for MDS Coordinators that have been in the MDS position for less than 5 years. It is also recommend for Administrators to attend to further understand the MDS process. This program also serves as a refresher for those who want to brush up to make sure they are up to date on the most current information. Seating is limited. Register early to assure you have a seat. Registration Includes: Two full days of in person training (Feb 7-8 in Olathe) AND two full days of Virtual Training (March 1 and March 8).
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
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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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Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: Quality Measure Domain: Part 1
2/1/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: Quality Measure Domain: Part 2
2/8/2023 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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Assisted Living Lunch and Learn: Survey Preparedness and Plans of Correction
2/10/2023 10:00AM-2:00PM
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.12 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
2/14/2023 1:30PM-3:00PM
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Virtual Adult Care Home Operators Course
2/15/2023 9am 2/28/2023 3pm
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Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: Quality Measure Domain: Part 3
2/15/2023 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. 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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