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Answers to a few questions on filing for the Nursing Facility ARPA funds (the 15 million dollars)
Question? “What is a KMAP ID number?”
From the desk of Trescia Powers:
Each facility received a new KMAP ID (KMMS ID) around April that starts with 3000… this is the number we are requesting.
Question? “What is the SAM.Gov number?”
From the desk of Sheri Jared:
Quick request, if NFs ask about the SAM.Gov UEI #’s, please request that they go on the site and get their #--this takes a few minutes—and put their UEI # on the agreement. We can then watch for the SAM.gov folks to process their information.
We’re okay with the # and “pending” on the document, but not okay with just “pending”—we’ll send these back for the NF to add their UEI#.
Please note, this a change from what KHCA/KCAL was originally told.
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Nursing Facilities and Debt Collection Practices
CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and Rohit Chopra, Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, recently issued a letter to all nursing homes and debt collectors regarding debt collection practices. The focus behind the letter is to draw attention to the prohibited practice outlined in the Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA) of nursing facilities requesting or requiring that a third party personally guarantee payment to the facility as a condition of a resident’s admission or continued stay in the facility. CMS reminds nursing facilities that violations of such requirements may be subject to enforcement action by state agencies and CMS.
Inappropriate practices have been identified in facility admission agreements. These agreements may include terms that aim to hold a third party personally liable for the resident’s nursing facility costs or to hold both residents and their caregivers personally liable for payment or unpaid bills if the resident’s Medicaid application is deemed inaccurate, untimely, or incomplete.
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Final Rule Update
From the Desk of LaTonia Wright, KDADS HCBS Training Specialist
Click here for the final rule provider status list from Community Connections as of this morning on 9/9/22.
The list includes providers that have met compliance or are “only” waiting on their final determination by CMS for heightened scrutiny before compliance can be given.
If a provider is not listed, it means they have not met compliance for final rule.
KDADS continues to work with providers to meet compliance. Please continue to advise providers to engage with us, as there is still time to meet compliance before 3/17/23.
If a provider is actively engaging with KDADS, we are accommodating their additional needs to reach final rule compliance.
However, they must actively communicate with us to disclose provider level barriers in order for accommodations to be taken.
We are working to have the list posted on the Community Connections website and the final rule page of KDADS website for public viewing.
The list will be updated on the websites when changes occur.
I am also working to get the transition list to the MCOs today for providers that have not engaged this week during KDADS last push of outreach.
We ask for and thank you for your patience as we work toward final rule compliance in the state of Kansas.
LaTonia Wright
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
Check out these common questions from Surveyors
It is so, so helpful when providers report to us their survey experiences in addition to the 2567s. I have received several reports lately and those reports help all of our providers. So here are some of the questions staff were asked by surveyors: READ MORE
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Elder Justice Act, SNF Resident Rights & AL Resident Rights Posters
Do you need an Elder Justice Act or Resident Rights Poster for your Facility? We’re here for you. $15 for one, $25 for two or $35 for three. E-mail Kristin Plantz your needs!
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KDHE/DHCF Fall 2022 Medicaid Training Opportunities
KDHE Division of Health Care Finance will offer several Medicaid training courses beginning October 4, 2022. The courses in this curriculum provide an overview of Kansas Medicaid which include: Medicaid Overview; History of KS Medicaid Managed Care; Medicaid Eligibility; Medicaid Eligibility - Home and Community Based Services (HCBS); Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) State Plans; Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT Mandate); Kansas Medicaid Grievance, Appeals, & State Fair Hearings (G/A/SFH); Presumptive Medical Disability Team (PMDT); and Working Healthy/WORK & Work Incentives. READ MORE
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KMAP Web Updates
The KMAP website has been updated with the following updates:
- General Bulletin 22207 regarding a POS 10 allowance update
- General Bulletin 22220 regarding a Preferred Drug List update
- General Bulletin 22221 regarding Prior Authorization updates
A standard global message has been added to alert providers. A standard RA banner message will appear on the weeks of September 12 and 19. Let me know if you have any questions regarding these updates.
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NCAL Executive Director Celebrates "Joyful Moments" In Assisted Living, Makes Push Toward Population Health Management
National Center for Assisted Living Executive Director LaShuan Bethea wrote in Provider Magazine (9/1, 151K), "This year during National Assisted Living Week® (September 11-17), we celebrate ‘Joyful Moments,’" which "honors assisted living staff, communities, residents, and families that come together as a large extended family and create happy, special memories together." Following "the challenges of the past two and a half years, this theme is especially meaningful" as "assisted living providers stepped up during that time to ensure their residents felt safe and loved and still had access to the care they need." Bethea added, "As we begin to emerge from one of the most challenging times in recent history, assisted living providers should evaluate new ways to continue delivering the highest quality care for residents going forward," specifically highlighting "population health management (PHM)." Bethea pointed to the NCAL’s "Long Term Care Trend Trackers" tool that allows members "to start tracking immediately and trend yourself next to other providers in your area and across the country." Bethea also urged members to "attend this year’s AHCA/NCAL Population Health Management Summit."
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CMS Call on Emergency Preparedness on September 13
CMS is hosting a virtual listening session with health care providers and suppliers on emergency preparedness on Tuesday, September 13 at 12 PM Central. Space is limited so registration should be limited to those who plan to provide input and the number of registrants per organization should be limited.
CMS is looking to gather information from health care providers and suppliers on their experiences providing support during public health emergencies (PHE) outside of the COVID-19 PHE. The input and lessons-learned from this session will be used to evaluate CMS regulations regarding emergency preparedness for certain health care providers.
Prior to the call, attendees are encouraged to review the following rules as background:
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"Tropical Escape - Rejuvenating Your Why"
Kansas Star Event Center Mulvane, KS
September 28 - 30, 2022
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟳𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄?
We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the Kansas Star Event Center later this month. Will you be joining us? Click the links for all the details this event has to offer! Or click on the brochure image for more details.
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2023 Education Survey
2023 is right around the corner and KHCA/KCAL plans to continue our partnership with Proactive Medical to offer you educational webinars that are valuable to you. Your input is needed as we make the selections for 2023. Please take this short survey and let us know what interests you most. The deadline is September 9th!
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White House Foresees COVID Boosters as an Annual Shot, Plans Nursing Home Outreach
Health officials are planning outreach to vulnerable groups such as nursing home residents who may require more than an annual vaccination for protection. READ MORE
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Annual Meeting Packet
Click here for the the Annual Business Meeting materials. This meeting will be held during the Kansas Health Care Association’s 72nd Annual Convention and Trade Show in Mulvane, KS.
Friday, September 30, 2022
10:00- 11:00 AM
Kansas Star Event Center
785 Kansas Star Drive
Mulvane, KS 67110
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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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It’s not too late to get Phase 3 RoP Interpretive Guidance
You may have missed the first session, but there are 4 more to go, and if you register for the whole series we’ll get you the recording of what you missed. Webinar will take place on the next 4 Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
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 actions plans for achieving 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: Essential Resources for the DON
9/14/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Unpacking the RoP Interpretive Guidance: LTC Implementation Essentials Session 2: Quality of Life & Quality of Care; Trauma Informed Care; Physician Services; Behavioral Health; Pharmacy Services; Food and Nutrition Requirements
9/15/2022 1:30PM-3:00PM
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Webinar: The Proficient Infection Preventionist Series: Equipping Staff: Infection Control Focused Training & Competency Assessments
9/20/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Dynamic DON Series: Leadership & Management
9/21/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Unpacking the RoP Interpretive Guidance: LTC Implementation Essentials Session 3: Nursing Staffing and Payroll Based Journal and Arbitration Requirements
9/22/2022 1:30PM-3:00PM
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Webinar: Unpacking the RoP Interpretive Guidance: LTC Implementation Essentials Session 4:QAPI, Infection Control; Physical Environment Requirements
9/29/2022 1:30PM-3:00PM
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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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