November 4, 2022
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2022 Francy Keearns Wall of Honor Recipient

This year’s Nurse Advisory Committee award winner for the Francy Keearns wall of honor was Teresa Coover from Medicalodge, Inc. Teresa was recognized at the Annual Convention in September, and this morning she received her official plaque. Congratulations, Teresa.
Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar

The current revisions to the Rules of Participation made significant changes to the use of opioids for pain management with expectations for the use of non-pharmacological interventions to be included in the care plan for each resident with identified pain…either acute pain or chronic pain. The addition of “Opioid Use Disorder” is an example of that emphasis along with the requirement for policies and procedures to prepare for an opioid overdose with the training of staff and the availability of Narcan in the facility. READ MORE
Providers warned about preparing for new HIPAA Regs

Long-term care providers who have had their attention diverted by pandemic and other urgent matters need to start preparing for new HIPAA requirements as soon as possible, a pair of health-records experts stressed at the PointClickCare CONNECT@SUMMIT 2022. READ MORE
Semmelweis Times, a newsletter from the KDHE HAI/AR Section

A Quarterly Insight into Kansas Healthcare Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts with a One Health Take.

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NEXT WEEK!

Don’t miss this Fall’s Joint Provider Surveyor Training!

  • What’s Next? The Power of COVID Conviction to Advance Healthcare Leadership 
  • SNF Top Tags and Trends
  • State Licensed Only (AL, HP, RHCF) Top Tags and Trends
  • Phase 3; Focus on Psycho Social Outcomes and Reporting Mechanisms

In cooperation with Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Kansas Adult Care Executives and LeadingAge Kansas

3 Ways to Attend:
November 9 – In Person in Topeka
November 10 – In person in Wichita
November 10 – Live Virtual

Click here for more details.
REMINDER! INTENT TO APPLY

If you haven’t already, be sure to submit your Intent to Apply for AHCA/NCAL’s 2023 National Quality Award year. Members who plan to apply for a 2023 National Quality Award can submit an ITA to automatically save money on their overall application fee in January. No paperwork is needed. READ MORE
In Case You Missed It
iQIES Provider Security Officials Onboarding for MDS

The following information was sent to all SNF/NF and LTCU providers. 

CMS announced they are preparing to release the Internet Quality Improvement Evaluation System (iQIES) for Minimum Data Set (MDS) submission in early 2023. Although the MDS submission functionality will not be available immediately, CMS encourages Provider Security Officials (PSOs) to request access to iQIES as soon as possible, as doing so will allow for a smoother transition prior to the go live date. At a minimum, at least one PSO needs to be selected, but CMS highly recommends that at least two PSOs are designated so that there is a higher likelihood that there will be someone available to approve/reject iQIES access requests. Nursing homes and Swing Beds in CMS Region 7 (which includes Missouri) should onboard their Provider Security Officials October 31, 2022 through November 11, 2022. The onboarding of other nursing home and swing bed hospital staff can begin on November 15, 2022.
KMAP Web Updates

The KMAP website has been updated with the following updates:
 
Manual Update
In keeping with current policy and procedures, the Home Health Agency Fee-for-Service Manual has been updated on the KMAP website.
Evergreen Living Request for Proposal

Attention Providers in Johnson County

Interested in partnering with Evergreen, or absorbing the Evergreen Living Community into your facilities?

Click here to find Request for Proposal 2022-078 that has been issued for Evergreen Living Innovations.

Constituents or potential interested parties may access the Request for Proposal at https://jocogov.ionwave.net.

Interested parties must register in order to submit a response, however, those not interested in responding may still access the documents using the “Current Bids” link on the login screen.

Questions may be directed to Robin Lynes. (913) 715-0596 or Robin.Lynes@jocogov.org
Education Spotlight
𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿—𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 (𝗥𝗔𝗖-𝗖𝗧®) 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 - 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮

Increase your knowledge of clinical assessment and care planning, completion of the MDS, the regulations surrounding the RAI/MDS process, and managing the PDPM by attending an AAPACN Resident Assessment Coordinator—Certified (RAC-CT) certification workshop. Having the RAC-CT credential behind your name shows that you are a knowledgeable and capable MDS professional.
Upcoming Education
Joint Provider Surveyor Training

11/9/2022 8:30AM-4:00PM (Topeka)
11/10/2022 8:30AM-4:00PM (Wichita & Virtual)

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DON Boot Camp

11/14 - 11/17/2022 8:00AM-4:00PM
Olathe, KS

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Webinar: The Proficient Infection Preventionist Series: Ship-shape Cleaning & Disinfection for the Infection Preventionist

11/15/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM

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Webinar: Survey Success! Avoiding Top Citations. Post Survey Activities: Developing Effective Plan of Correction & IDR

12/6/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM

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Webinar: The Proficient Infection Preventionist Series: Astute Survey Preparedness & Application of Infection Control Regulatory Requirements

12/20/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM

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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.

Access the new learning platform by clicking here. 

Questions about education can be directed to Polly Berkley VP of Operations and Education.
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