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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
Did you see the Provider Magazine last week about Intergeneration programming and Dog Rescue programs that are now proven to enhance the psychosocial wellbeing of residents in long term care?
Those benefits occur due to seniors gaining “purpose”. Think about how you would feel if/when no one needs you…I know, I know, many of you would say you would like it for a couple day for NO ONE to need anything from you. But what happens when no one really needs you for anything purposeful…it leads to loneliness and hopelessness. READ MORE
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TOMORROW! National Office Hours Call on the Ending Of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is holding an informational call on Tuesday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. CT to help providers, facilities, and people with Medicare prepare for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ending at midnight ET on May 11, 2023. CMS leaders and expert staff will present an overview of the effects of the PHE’s ending on its current waivers and flexibilities and then answer questions.
In preparation for this webinar, attendees are encouraged to review the following resources to determine what questions remain that will support their efforts after the end of the PHE:
When registering, there is an option to ask questions in advance of the webinar. Please enter any questions in the registration form and CMS will work to address them during the session. Even though CMS won’t be able to individually answer all questions, they are helpful in preparing the presentations and materials.
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TOMORROW! KFMC and KDHE HAI/AR Open Office Hours
Tuesday, April 25 @ 1pm for the next Open Office Hours led by KFMC Health Improvement Partners and the KDHE HAI/AR Program.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 833 9458 3589
Passcode: 795023
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Dr. Shari Ling, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for CMS on Thursday confirmed that the agency will release a proposed minimum staffing standard this spring, and said that CMS is taking the comments and the data on staffing very seriously. READ MORE
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KDHE/DHCF May 2023 Medicaid Training Opportunities 5
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Division of Health Care Finance, (KDHE-DHCF) will offer eleven Medicaid training courses beginning May 1, 2023. These are instructor-led, interactive courses available to the public, state agencies, and any stakeholder interested in Kansas Medicaid and KanCare.
The schedule and the course objectives can be found here. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and instructions can be found below. Registration will close four days prior to the start date of each course. All courses are virtual via Zoom.
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Upcoming iQIES Service Center Hold Times
Due to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly deadline, the iQIES Service Center is projecting an increase in the volume of calls and emails between now and May 15, 2023.
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TOMORROW! Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Thriving Therapy Departments
4/25/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Legislative Update
Governor Kelly Signs Budget!
Friday, Governor Laura Kelly signed the state’s budget, House Bill 2184, which allocates funding for Fiscal Year 2023, Fiscal Year 2024, and Fiscal Year 2025. The budget allows the state to continue its path of economic growth through targeted investments in workforce development, health care, and affordable housing.
Click here to view Linda's Legislative Update sent Friday afternoon with all the details.
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Follow Up Documents from Friday's Nurse Advisory Committee Call
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FDA Amends Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for COVID-19 Vaccines
On April 18, 2023 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent mRNA vaccines to simplify the vaccination schedule for most individuals. This action includes authorizing the current bivalent vaccines (original and omicron BA.4/BA.5 strains) to be used for all doses administered to individuals 6 months of age and older, including for an additional dose or doses for certain populations. READ MORE
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AHCA Chief Medical Officer Discusses Long Term Care Data Cooperative
Provider Magazine (4/20, 151K) reports on "the Long Term Care Data Cooperative" that "aggregates electronic medical record data to find trends and insights." In a video interview, AHCA Chief Medical Officer David Gifford, MD, MPH, "explains how facilities can be involved and reap benefits."
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State Fire Marshal Webinar - Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM - The Importance and Layout of a Fire Safety Book in Your Facility
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 292 232 261 520
Passcode: vmVHPq
Or call in (audio only)
Phone Conference ID: 636 862 972#
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Person-Centered Dementia Care - From the Perspective of the Resident - Lunch and Learn
5/4/2023 10:00AM - 3:00PM
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.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will demonstrate an understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and the impact on cognitive function.
- Participants will demonstrate ability to identify key care approaches for stages of dementia promote the highest practicable level of well-being for elders with dementia.
- Participants will demonstrate understanding of strategies to enhance communication and minimize negative behaviors.
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Spring Sale! Required In-Service Bundles
Assisted Living In-Service Bundle was $157.50 now $65! Click here for more details.
SNF In-Service Bundle was $165 now $99! Click here for more details.
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Two On Demand Webinars focusing on Social Services
Questions about education can be directed to Polly Berkley VP of Operations and Education.
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Assisted Living Lunch and Learn: A Deeper Look at FCS/NSA and HSP
4/28/2023 10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Person-Centered Dementia Care...From the Perspective of the Resident Lunch & Learn
5/4/2023 10:00AM - 3:00PM
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Nurse Leadership Conference
6/13/2023 11:00AM - 6/14/2023 4:00PM
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
We are excited to announce our new AIT Program! Click here for more details.
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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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