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Yearly Membership Directory
E&M Consulting, Inc. is working on producing our Membership Directory. The publication will be available in both print and digital formats. E&M is currently contacting all members about advertising opportunities available. The publication will be mailed to every member – a great opportunity to promote and give your company additional exposure.
If you have any questions or want to advertise, please contact an E&M sales associate at 800-572-0011 ext. 0104 or advertising@eandmsales.com. As always, your support is greatly appreciated!
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CDC Food Safety Alert Regarding Cantaloupes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cantaloupes. Long term care (LTC) communities should do the following, according to the CDC:
- Do not use any recalled whole or pre-cut cantaloupes.
- Do not serve any cantaloupe that was supplied pre-cut if you do not know whether Malichita or Rudy brand cantaloupes were used.
The CDC reported it is concerned about this outbreak because illnesses are severe, and residents in LTC communities have gotten sick. Please send any questions to regulatory@ahca.org.
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State Operators Urged To Advocate For Increased Medicaid Funding Amid Rebasing Processes
Skilled Nursing News (11/30, Stulick) reports, "The past year or two have seen big wins in terms of increased Medicaid funding for nursing homes – a welcome relief as the sector faces staffing shortages amid a looming minimum staffing proposal, higher inflationary costs and rising acuity of resident needs." AHCA/NCAL "has advised operators to advocate for themselves as states conduct routine Medicaid rebasing, especially in the aftermath of a shift from therapy-based reimbursement to case-mix, Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) versions to better align with Medicare." AHCA/NCAL Reimbursement Policy Senior Vice President Martin Allen explained, "We know that Medicaid periodically rebases in a situation like a pandemic. We have to be very careful about the dollars associated with the next rate cycle – case mix index is associated with that as well." Moreover, AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson "said last year that it was a ‘big priority for 2023’ to get all 50 states to revisit and ultimately adjust their Medicaid rates." Skilled Nursing News examines the processes underway in several states. For instance, "Florida’s next legislative session starts in January to determine any other additional Medicaid funding, Kristen Knapp, senior director of strategy and communications for the Florida Health Care Association, told SNN." Also, "Minnesota has been getting an 8% increase on average each year. But, each boost is considered a one-time situation, according to Patti Cullen, CEO and president of the Care Providers of Minnesota." And the California Association of Health Facilities pointed to legislation offering "an opportunity to have rates rebased based on the ability to meet certain workforce standards."
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Monday! Virtual ICD-10 Coding Workshop
12/4/2023 8:30AM - 4:00PM
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Healthcare Holiday Decorations
In healthcare facilities, there are specific regulations regarding the use of decorations. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is providing this guidance on the topic. READ MORE
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Senator Promises Legislation to Quash Nursing Home Staffing Mandate
McKnights Long-Term Care News (11/29, Marselas), Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) has pledged to introduce a highly anticipated bill to block the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from implementing its proposed nursing home staffing mandate, although the timing remained unclear Wednesday.
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AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program Improving Care Across Senior Living Communities
Provider Magazine (11/13, Bergeron, 151K) highlighted examples "of improved care that comes from participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award (QA) program," which is "steadily gaining in popularity, boosting the reputation of those communities that have achieved awards as the industry maintains its impressive rebound in performance and consensus since the pandemic." NCAL Quality Improvement Director Pamela Truscott, DNP/HSL, MSN/ED, RN, "said recently that interest and participation in the program are up by four times compared to this time a year ago." Truscott also "said these awards go a long way in attracting and retaining staff and residents." One "independent study by Brown University examining a Silver or Gold QA from 2018-2020 confirmed that there’s a greater than 5 percent lower relative risk of emergency department use for awardees vs. non-awardees." Provider Magazine quoted several industry experts on care improvement goals.
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4 Week Series: Getting Together Meetings That Work
4 Week series (Every Wednesday for four weeks starting November 29-December 20 from 1:30 - 2:30)
Join us for a 4-week webinar series running from November to December 2023, focusing on skill-building for successful and productive team meetings. This series covers standards and content of effective and efficient facility meetings including: Daily clinical/stand up, UR/Medicare, Triple Check, Falls, Weight Loss/Nutrition at Risk, QAPI, Skin/ PU, Behavior and includes monitoring tools, video examples and policy templates.
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Webinar: Getting Together - Meeting That Work Series: UR / Medicare & Triple Check Meetings
12/6/23 - 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.70 Administration Requirements
12/12/23 - 1:30PM-3:00PM
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Webinar: Getting Together - Meeting That Work Series: Meetings that Go More Than Skin Deep – Pressure Ulcer/Skin and Weight Loss
12/13/23 - 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Customer Service Concepts for the Crew
12/19/23 - 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Getting Together - Meeting That Work Series: Getting to the Root Cause – Falls and Behavioral Health Meetings
12/20/23 - 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
Looking for an AIT Program? Click here for more details on KHCA's Program.
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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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