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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
We are seeing increased numbers of deficiencies related to the off-label use of antipsychotics. (In other words, antipsychotics to manage dementia related behaviors). Here are a few of the recent tag and you will notice a trend: READ MORE
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Today is the last day to Submit Comments on Proposed Minimum Staffing Rule!
Your voice needs to be heard! No one knows better how this unfunded mandate will impact skilled nursing facilities across the country than those working day in and day out in the facilities.
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Senators Reintroduce Bill To Fast Track Visas For Foreign Health Care Workers
McKnight’s Home Care (11/6, Healy) reports senators reintroduced the Health care Workforce Resilience Act on "Thursday that would ‘recapture’ unused immigration visas for doctors and nurses from foreign countries to provide a much-needed boost to the health care workforce." The bill, "proposed by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and backed by numerous cosponsors, would fast-track the visas of 25,000 nurses and 15,000 doctors from other countries, according to a release." In response to the move, "various health care stakeholders, advocates and organizations voiced their support." American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Government Relations Senior Vice President Clif Porter said in a release, "As we face a growing elderly population yet a shortage of health care workers, creating more opportunities for international nurses to immigrate to the U.S. will help strengthen our long term care workforce and protect access to care. ... These are dedicated nurses who want to serve America’s seniors, and they and their families should be welcomed with open arms."
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News (11/6, Towhey) reports the effort comes as CMS "rolled out its proposed staffing mandate, which calls for facilities to provide a minimum of 3.0 hours per patient day of direct care – 0.55 hours of that by a registered nurse and 2.45 hours by a nurse aide." The release from AHCA/NCAL "applauding the Health care Workforce Resilience Act noted that nursing homes would have to hire an additional 100,000 caregivers to satisfy the demands of the proposal."
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KDADS Regional Round Table
Just a friendly reminder about the upcoming regional round table discussions.
November 6-9, 2023
10:00AM-12:00PM
Northeast Region - Monday, November 6th, 2023 10a-12p
FW Houston
408 Delaware St, Winchester, KS 66097.
Meeting will be located in apartment complex community building west of the medical facility.
Southeast Region - Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 10a-12p
Medicalodges Frontenac
206 S Dittman St, Frontenac, KS 66763.
Those attending use the entrance on Hugh and Jacks, there is a separate parking lot and entrance directly into the meeting space.
Northwest Region - Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 10a-12p
Andbe Home
201 W Crane St, Norton, KS 67654.
Southwest Region Thursday, November 9th, 2023 10a-12p
LakePoint Augusta
901 Lakepoint Dr, Augusta, KS 67010.
Agenda:
- Welcome and Thank You to Host Communities
- Round Robin Introductions (15 Min)
- Top Ten Citation Review & Discussion (40 Min)
- Review of 2023 Licensure and Enforcement Statistics (20 Min)
- Open Discussion, KDADS and CMS Updates (40 Min)
- Adjourn
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Governor Kelly Sends Letter Advocating for Rural Federal Nursing Homes
Governor Laura Kelly today sent a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding a proposed staffing requirement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at long-term care facilities (LTC). The governor shared how the proposed rule could exacerbate workforce shortages and other issues facing LTCs in Kansas, including 317 nursing facilities and long-term care units of hospitals. READ MORE
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HCS AL Salary & Benefits Study - Deadline Extension
The HCS Assisted Living Salary & Benefits study has been extended to November 20th. The study is supported by NCAL.
There is no cost to participate in the study; the participant rate is $185 (prepaid) or $205 (billed). Questionnaires may be downloaded at: www.hhcsinc.com. For any questions, contact Rich Cioffe at rjcioffe@hhcsinc.com, (201) 405-0075, ext. 10.
Last year’s Report contained data from over 1,100 ALFs/RCFs/PCFs nationwide. The results cover management salaries, nonmanagement wages, and fringe benefits. Data will be reported by region, state, CBSA, revenue size, profit type, and bed-size. Information on eighteen fringe benefits, shift differentials, turnover rates, sign-on bonuses, and other facility/staffing metrics will also be included. The results will be published in January 2024.
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FREE Webinar on The GUIDE Model: Emerging Opportunities for Assisted Living and Senior Housing Innovation & Collaboration in Dementia Care
AHCA/NCAL will host a member-only webinar with ATI Advisory and Bluestone Physician Services next Thursday, November 9 at 1 PM Central focused on opportunities with the GUIDE model. Learn more and register here.
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Many Long-Term Care Facilities Remain Eligible For ERC Relief Despite IRS’ Processing Moratorium
Reporting on the IRS’ processing moratorium of newly filed Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, Provider Magazine (11/2, Lundstedt, 151K) says many long-term care facilities may still "be eligible for ERC relief. With less than 6 months remaining to file for 2020 ERC claims, it’s imperative that LTCFs consult with a trusted tax professional as soon as possible." Provider Magazine adds, "If an LTCF believes that it received an ERC payment in error, the IRS has announced that a settlement program is forthcoming."
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KCAL District 1 Round Table
Thursday, November 9, 2023
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Mission Chateau Assisted Living
4100 W 85th Street
Prairie Village, KS 66206
Assisted Living Round Table with Kansas Center for Assisted Living Board Members
- Suzie Sexton - KCAL Board President
- Miles Nease - District 1 Vice President
- Brett Pu - KCAL Secretary/Treasurer and NCAL State Leader
- Jeremy Whitt - Member at Large
Includes all Assisted Living, Home Plus, and Residential Health Care Communities in Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte Counties
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KCAL District 4 Round Table
Friday, November 17, 2023
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Brookdale Salina Fairdale
2251 E. Crawford Street, Salina, KS 67401
Assisted Living Round Table with Kansas Center for Assisted Living Board Members
- Joye Gfeller - District 4 VP
- Brett Pu - KCAL Secretary/Treasurer and NCAL State Leader
Includes all Assisted Living, Home Plus, and Residential Health Care Communities in District 4. (See image for counties included in this district.)
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SNFs: Get paid in all the ways you’re supposed to get paid!
Crucial Training for Newer Skilled Nursing BOMs, Billers, and Accountants
Save $100 NOW - Nov. 30th
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy delivers concrete strategies for skilled nursing facilities to secure earned dollars, minimize unnecessary losses, and stay paid. Building a deeper understanding of the myriad SNF payor differences is essential for effective RCM and revenue flow.
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.60 Food and Nutrition Services
11/14/23 - 1:30PM-3:00PM
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Fall 2023 Joint Provider Surveyor Training |
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11/15 - 11/16/2023 9:00AM - 3:50PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Departmental Collaboration and Teamwork
11/28/23 - 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Virtual Adult Care Home Operators Course
11/29 - 12/12/23
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Virtual ICD-10 Coding Workshop
12/4/2023 8:30AM - 4:00PM
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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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