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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
Let’s talk non-pharmacological interventions for dementia-related behaviors. Evidence-based best practice requires clinicians to first exclude the possibility that behavioral symptoms are the effects of concurrent physical illness, such as infections, or constipation, and second to try non-pharmacological approaches before considering pharmacological interventions. There are times when nursing staff and clinicians need to be reminded of that “best practice” requirement. All too often, pharmacological approaches involve medications that create sedation, despite the lack of solid evidence of efficacy. Inappropriate and unnecessary prescribing is a challenge that more than 40% of people with dementia in care facilities in the developed world are taking (Margallo-Lano et al). The prescription of these medications without attempting other treatment options is of major concern to dementia-“experts” as well as CMS and state survey agencies. Side effects of sedation, increased fall risk and extrapyramidal signs (EPS), are well-known and often leads to a decreased quality of life and reduced psychosocial wellbeing. READ MORE
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Operators Navigate Interpretation Challenges Surrounding Elopement Regulation
Skilled nursing operators across multiple regions are grappling with how to better handle resident elopement, a trend that doesn’t help residents at risk and causes facilities to dock up high financial penalties. READ MORE
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2023 Staff Recognition Program Nomination
The 2023 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.
Winners will be honored at our Annual Convention and Trade Show on Friday, September 29, 2023.
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Don't Let an Outdated Manual Put Your Facility at Risk
The NEW second edition of The Long Term Care Survey, Phase 3, includes important CMS revisions issued in February 2023. Updates in the new edition include a list of revised F-Tags, links to Exhibits of Survey Forms, and more.
Having the most current edition will help you stay in compliance. Learn more about recent updates and place your order today.
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Feds stop grants to nursing homes for ‘comprehensive review’ of CMP program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has paused most grants distributed from its civil monetary penalty reinvestment program, leaving some nursing home leaders without a much-needed funding source for patient- and staff-centered programming.
CMS in a statement to McKnight’s Long-Term News this week gave no end date for potential delays related to “an ongoing comprehensive review” of the CMP reinvestment program, which began in April. READ MORE
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Focus MDS Update of the Week: Changes to Section N
Since their release on April 3, 2023, the final MDS Item Sets version 1.18.11v4 and the draft MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual version 1.18.11 were updated. For the next few weeks, AHCA will be focusing on a different section to highlight changes and what members need to know.
Changes to Section N
- The addition of two new classes of medications:
- Antiplatelet
- Hypoglycemic
- The coding change from counting the total number of days the resident received the medication to two new columns:
- Is taking
- Indication noted
AHCA has created an MDS Section N resource document to help providers breakdown the changes. The information outlines key changes to MDS Section N, Coding Instructions/RAI Guidelines for each item, and Actions to Consider for implementation across your facility.
It is important to develop a training plan for your facility to ensure all staff impacted by the changes are trained in them.
Additional Resources:
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Generations in the Workplace
Join Rasmussen University and Dr. Brein Haugen for a no-cost professional development training!
Generations in the Workplace
For the first time ever, we have five generations in the workforce each with varied work habits, expectations, and communication styles. Implementing strategies that optimize a multi-generational workforce can bolster teamwork and business goals. In this powerful session, learn how to communicate across all age groups effectively and build on the unique strengths of each generation.
Training length: 40 minutes
Thursday, July 27th
12PM CST
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Assisted Living Lunch and Learn - Survey Preparedness and Plans of Correction
September 18, 2023
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Topeka, KS
This State-Licensed only Lunch and Learn will guide Assisted Living, Home Plus, and Residential Healthcare communities through survey readiness and response. During this lunch and learn, Joan Hudson, KCAL Clinical Consultant will review how to prepare a survey ready binder/tool, how to complete a mock survey and focused reviews in your community, and the most commonly cited deficiencies as well as best practices to avoid these citations. Joan will also review how to write and work a plan of correction if your community does receive citations.
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Webinar: Restorative Care Planning and IDT Roles
7/20/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Mechanisms of Successful Maintenance Departments
7/25/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Restorative Documentation, Periodic Evaluation, and Quality Assurance Strategies
7/27/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.40 Behavioral Health Service Requirements
8/8/2023 1:30PM - 3:00PM
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Joint Provider Fire Marshal Training
Three Options to attend:
August 9, 2023 (Olathe)
August 9, 2023 (Virtual)
August 10, 2023 (Wichita)
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Virtual Silver Award Workshop Session 1
8/10/2023 1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Assisted Living Lunch and Learn - Survey Preparedness and Plans of Correction
8/18/2023 10:00AM - 2:00PM
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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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