October 13, 2023

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Registered nurses will see highest hourly rate increase by 2033, data shows Registered nurses could see the highest increase in pay over the next 10 years compared to other healthcare workers, according to new research. READ MORE

Office of the State Fire Marshal answers a question regarding a product you might be using   The Office of the State Fire Marshal has received questions regarding a product by Dow Great Stuff. The Product is Great Stuff Fireblock Insulating Foam Sealant. It is being used as a sealant for penetrations. After they looked into the product, their office has concluded the following:   This Product does meets ASTM E-84 spread ratings; however, the product does NOT list how long it will retard fire i.e., in hours and the product is listed as a FIRE BLOCK only and not and not a FIRE STOP. So, it is NOT approved for use and should be remove from all the penetrations which were sealed with this product. Click here for more details.

AHCA/NCAL Member Webinar on CMS Minimum Staffing Proposal: How to Address 3.48 HPRD in Comments In the CMS minimum staffing proposed rule, CMS requests comments on an alternative total nurse staffing standard of 3.48 hours per resident day (HPRD). We appreciate members who have already submitted comments to CMS about the proposed rule, but we are asking for your help again to weigh in on this 3.48 HPRD alternative, specifically. AHCA/NCAL will host a webinar on Friday, October 20 at 2:30 PM Central to discuss how to address 3.48 HPRD in comments to CMS' minimum staffing proposal. Corporate office and state affiliate staff should attend, and registration is required. It will be recorded and available for access following the live event.  As a reminder, AHCA/NCAL members have access to the AHCA summary of CMS' Minimum Staffing proposal and are encouraged to review it. (A member log-in is required.) Please email regulatory@ahca.org with any questions on the summary.  Tips on registering: To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome.  Members will need to log in using their existing email and password first.  Once you are logged into the website, you will be able to register by clicking the green register button at the top of the page.  Click here if you have forgotten your password.  If you are new to the site, you can create an account here. Answer all fields on the create an account page- especially locating your company name. You can search by name or zip code. After creating an account, you will be able to register for the webinar.  Email educate@ahca.org if you need assistance with registering.

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KCAL District 5 Round Table Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM in Wichita, KS Assisted Living Round Table with KCAL Board Members Jennifer Scheck, Kasey Breidenthal and Brett Pu 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 and there is no cost. Location: Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant 3213 N Toben St, Wichita, KS 67226 RSVP: If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP to the KHCA/KCAL office by emailing Teresa Keating (tkeating@khca.org). Please indicate your name, what community you are with, and a phone number where you can be reached. Teresa will then send you a calendar invite.

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Office of the State Fire Marshal answers common questions from the Joint Provider training Click here for more details.

Board Certification In Gerontological Nursing Offers Benefits For Nursing Facilities, Residents, Research Shows Provider Magazine (10/10, Simons, 151K) reports that "research suggests that board certification in gerontological nursing offers immense benefits for nursing facilities and residents alike." According to the "analysis of U.S.-based providers conducted by AHCA/NCAL this year, facilities that employ at least one RN with ANCC board certification in gerontological nursing enjoy numerous advantages over the national average: higher five-star ratings and quality ratings, lower short-stay and long-stay rehospitalization rates, fewer deficiencies, and fewer costly immediate-jeopardy citations." But "despite the clear advantages of board-certification in gerontological nursing...only 1 percent of RNs have this credential." The article highlights "the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Gero Nurse Prep course" that "is designed to change this."  Click here to learn how you can save $200 on the Gero Nurse Prep Course!

Education Spotlight

DON Boot Camp New for 2023! DON Boot Camp Re-Vamp! This program has been specifically created for Nurses that are new to the Director of Nursing Position, RN’s with the potential for serving in the DON position and nurse managers in Long Term Care/Skilled nursing facilities. We’ve collected input from Nurses that have attended in the last few years and have incorporated new and additional topics. Great for new DON’s and for those that want a refresher.  Segment 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the DON Segment 2: Clinical Excellence Segment 3: The Regulatory and Survey Process Segment 4 Leading Clinical Improvement Segment 5: Staffing and Human Resource Management Segment 6: Overview of the Business Operations of the Nursing Department

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Upcoming Education

Webinar: The Main Attraction: Activities That Work: Required Components of the Activity Program 10/18/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM Click here for more details.

Wound Champions in the Post-Acute LTC Setting 10/24/2023 8:00AM - 5:00PM Click here for more details.

Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Steering Survey Success 10/24/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM Click here for more details.

Webinar: The Main Attraction: Activities That Work: Designing and Formatting the Activity Program 10/25/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM Click here for more details.

Fall 2023 Joint Provider Surveyor Training

11/15 - 11/16/2023 9:00AM - 3:50PM Topeka Registration – November 15th Wichita Registration – November 16th Virtual Registration – November 16th Click here for more details.

Virtual ICD-10 Coding Workshop 12/4/2023 8:30AM - 4:00PM Click here for more details.

Administrator in Training (AIT) Program Looking for an AIT Program? Click here for more details on KHCA's Program.  Questions? Email Teresa Keating at tkeating@khca.org

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