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Federal Staffing Mandate May Exacerbate "Nursing Home Deserts"
According to Skilled Nursing News (10/17, Stulick), "As nursing home closures continue across the country, ‘nursing home deserts’ are expanding, and the proposed federal staffing mandate is expected to exacerbate the problem." In particular, rural and small markets "are facing drastic access issues, with more than 30 additional counties recently being listed as ‘nursing home deserts’ by the" American Health Care Association.
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CMP Grant Opportunity for Visitation Air Flow and Quality Improvement
As of Feb. 2, 2022, certified nursing facilities may apply for up to an additional $3,000 of CMP Nursing Home Visitation Aid Grant funds for the purchase of indoor portable fans and/or indoor portable air cleaners with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA, H-13, or -14) filters to increase or improve air quality for resident in-person visitation. Please review the FAQ document for details and complete the application form.
How to Receive Payment:
Facilities must provide receipts at the time of invoicing (not at the time of application). The invoice submitted to KDADS.CMPRP@ks.gov must not exceed the quantity and cost of each item approved and must not exceed the total amount of funding approved. For example, if a facility applied for three portable fans, the facility cannot invoice for four portable fans. Invoices cannot exceed actual spending as reflected by a facility's receipt(s).
Submit all applications to:
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OSHA Basics: What is OSHA
In recent years, nursing homes and assisted living communities across the Unites States have come under increased scrutiny from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA, a branch of the Department of Labor, is the U.S. government agency tasked with enforcement of workplace safety, setting standards, conducting inspections, and promoting health and safety training for employees. READ MORE
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TOMORROW!
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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Members Only Nurse Advisory Committee (NAC) and Facility Standards Call – Friday, October 20, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00AM
Join us at 10:00AM where Linda MowBray will provide an update about her work at the Capitol. Linda Farrar, KHCA Clinical Consultant will review recent SNF survey findings followed by Nurse Advisory Committee President, Teresa Coover to discuss Nursing Scholarships, hot topics, and the latest happenings.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 278 281 108 666
Passcode: eEu5zV
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FRIDAY! 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.
Corporate office and state affiliate staff should attend, and registration is required. It will be recorded and available for access following the live event.
Tips on registering:
- To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome.
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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.
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Click here if you have forgotten your password.
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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.
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Melanie Butler - BACHA Appointment
Congratulations to Melanie Butler, KHCA/KCAL VP of Education and Administrator of Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehab. Melanie was recently appointed to serve on the Board of Adult Care Home Administrators (BACHA) representing KHCA and it’s members. Information about the BACHA board can be found on the KDADS website or by clicking here.
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KMAP Web Update
A standard global message has been added to alert providers. A standard RA banner message will appear on the weeks of October 16 and 23. Let me know if you have any questions regarding these updates.
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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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Wound Champions in the Post-Acute LTC Setting
10/24/2023 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Only 7 seats remain!
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Steering Survey Success
10/24/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: The Main Attraction: Activities That Work: Designing and Formatting the Activity Program
10/25/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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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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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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