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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Update on NF 15 Million-Dollar ARPA Dollars
In a call with KDADS on August 16, 2022, updates and details on this distribution process of the 15 million-dollars of ARPA funds were provided. These are the funds approved by the Kansas Legislature in late May.
What We Know:
- The Recovery Office has approved the distribution.
- An agreement form including the dollar amount by facility will be distributed to the Associations by this Friday.
- Our feedback is due next week.
- The agreement will spell out what the funds may be used for and a tracking sheet will be provided to help providers track how the dollars were spent.
- The agreements will be sent out by September 1, 2022 via KOTA.
- Providers will have 14 days to sign and return the form.
- The funds will be distributed via KMSI on or around October 1, 2022
- For providers who miss the 14-day deadline, a second opportunity to return the agreement will be posted.
- The final round of payouts will be made within 45 days.
How Providers Can Prepare:
- Make sure you are signed up with SAM.gov and have your provider number ready for the agreement.
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Check with KOTA to assure that they have the most recent contact information for the facility on file.
- Check your accounting and routing information with KMIS to ensure funds are deposited timely.
Questions?
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Contact us at khca@khca.org and we will help guide you to the right place to get your questions answered and your issues resolve.
What’s Next?
- When you receive your funds, please reach out to your Senator and Representative to thank them for helping you provide the best care possible for the Residents in your care.
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Members Only Facility Standards Call – Friday, August 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Join Linda Farrar - KHCA Consultant and Polly Berkley - VP of Operations and Education as they discuss the latest SNF survey findings.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Meeting ID: 259 931 296 209
Passcode: fREhzH
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TOMORROW! Webinar: Dynamic DON Series: QAPI
8/17/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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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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CDC Eases COVID-19 Guidance, But New Recommendations For Nursing Homes Yet To Come
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News (8/14, Lasek) reports the CDC "has eased COVID-19 guidance, emphasizing a continued focus on protecting at-risk individuals, including the elderly and ill, from infection and poor outcomes." Infection-derived and vaccine "immunity plus clinical interventions have lowered public risk of severe disease, the CDC said in a Thursday announcement." At this point, "corresponding updates that directly address health care settings remained under CDC review, and new guidance has yet to come for federally supported nursing homes." With COVID-19 "less of a threat and better controlled in long-term care settings, advocates are pushing for a change." AHCA/NCAL "in July asked CDC Director Rochelle Walensky to change its nursing home COVID-19 infection control and prevention requirements to reflect the new pandemic conditions."
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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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Unpacking the RoP Interpretive Guidance: LTC Implementation Essentials
Starts September 8th!
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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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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