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Census and ability to admit new residents
Please take a moment to answer 7 short questions regarding your census and ability to admit new residents. This information is very important for our on-going lobbying efforts. Questions? Contact Linda MowBray
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A Reminder Message from the Office of the State Fire Marshal
If you go into Fire Watch outside of normal business hours (8am - 4:30pm), you should contact Prevention@ks.gov with the Date, Time and why you are on Fire Watch.
Shawn Alexander
Fire Prevention Education Consultant
Office of the State Fire Marshal
800 SW Jackson Suite 104
Topeka, KS 66612
785-289-6620
FAX: 785-296-0151
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AHCA Announces "Cultivating Kindness" Theme For National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2023
HealthLeaders Media (12/9, Ray, 118K) reported, "The American Health Care Association (AHCA) announced the theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2023: ‘Cultivating Kindness.’" The article added, "According to a release, 2023’s theme is meant to encourage skilled nursing care centers throughout the country to host events that recognize those who live, work, and volunteer in nursing centers, while also adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines." AHCA President and CEO Mark Parkinson said, "We are thrilled to share that ‘Cultivating Kindness’ is the theme for next year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week. ... The theme we have chosen captures these acts of kindness that can be transformative for staff and the residents they care for. Kindness is contagious, so let’s continue cultivating and spreading it to improve lives."
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House Subcommittee Releases Final Report On Coronavirus Crisis
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News (12/12, Bush) reports, "Months after its first attack, a key House COVID subcommittee on Friday targeted five of the nation’s...largest for-profit nursing home companies over low staffing and wages and slow vaccine booster uptake." The article adds, "The government must improve several outbreak strategies that could improve how well nursing homes can respond, including: boosting the stockpile of PPE, investing in core public health care infrastructure, investing in the public health workforce, and examining opportunities to protect health care workers...the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis committee said in its final report on the coronavirus crisis." This report "made no nursing home-specific recommendations but did release updated data from five major nursing home corporations to highlight staffing and wage struggles in the sector." The article adds, "The American Health Care Association said it needed more time to review the 200-plus-page report Friday." AHCA President and CEO Mark Parkinson said in September, "No matter the business structure, nearly every nursing home in the country struggled with acquiring personal protective equipment due to supply chain disruptions, testing due to limited supply, and additional staff support due to most government support being directed toward hospitals."
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AHCA CEO: Value-Based Care ‘Most Exciting’ Development of His 30-Year Skilled Nursing Career
Skilled nursing providers are facing an extremely challenging operating environment, but they must keep adapting and innovating as the shift toward value-based care continues across the U.S. health care system. READ MORE
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TOMORROW! CDC Vaccine Webinar: Clinical Guidance and Patient Education for Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines
The CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, December 13 at12:00 p.m. Central.
The webinar will cover:
- Updates on bivalent vaccines, including the most recent vaccine effectiveness data.
- The CDC's clinical guidance for bivalent vaccines.
- Strategies for communicating with patients about COVID-19 vaccination.
For those unable to attend, the live COCA Call, the recording will be available for viewing on the COCA Call webpage a few hours after the live event ends.
The slide set will be available on the day of the call on the COCA Call webpage under Call Materials.
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Members Only Facility Standards Call – Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Join us on Friday as we discuss the latest SNF survey findings.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 239 456 007 087
Passcode: NPDR3h
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
Have you checked your Community Transmission Rate lately for COVID transmission? There are only 2 counties in the state at low transmission rates, very few at moderate rates, and almost all at substantial or high. Here we go again… There is no way to over-estimate the importance of residents and staff receiving the newest bivalent vaccine boosters. On the CMS Stakeholder call yesterday, it was discussed that our rates are low. KFMC is reporting that the Biden Administration is promoting a 6 week “blitz” to increase both resident & staff vaccinations with the boosters. CMS recommended getting with your pharmacy and/or county health department to hold clinics. Facilities are also expected to be promoting the boosters and/or the initial series if that is appropriate.
CMS also suggested and promoted having a stock of the accepted therapeutics on hand or available from your pharmacy for quick accessibility. They are very effective in reducing the long term effects of COVID.
The CMS website reports the following information: READ MORE
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Attention to those involved in the CARE Process
The Client Assistance Referral and Evaluation (CARE) Team at KDADS is announcing their new upload tool, the CARE Upload Tool. It is a new web-based tool to upload and share admission information safely and securely with KDADS CARE Team. To gain access to this tool for uploading admission information, complete the short survey, link found here. This survey provides the information necessary (email and phone number are required) for our IT staff to set up access to the upload tool. It does ask for a KOTA ID number, if you are not aware of this number, please leave it blank and proceed with the survey.
Training for the Tool will be provided on December 14th at 2:00 pm and will be recorded for future reference. Contact information received in the survey will be used as the mailing list for the invitation to the training and distribution of the user guide. This information will be sent out a prior to the training. In the meantime, please share the survey with the people at your organization that will need access to the upload tool (multiple people at each facility is encouraged). KDADS anticipates ending the use of emailed or faxed documentation by January 31, 2023 and only use the CARE Upload Tool.
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Complete AHCA/NCAL’s State of the Industry Survey
AHCA/NCAL is asking providers (SNF, AL, ID/DD) to complete a 10-minute survey to gauge how the industry is faring in 2022. Providers will be asked about a few topics, including COVID-19, workforce, and finances.
Your participation will help AHCA/NCAL advocate for resources and common-sense policies for the profession. Please complete the survey by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 14.
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MDS Workshop
This workshop has been specifically created for MDS Coordinators that have been in the MDS position for less than 5 years. It is also recommend for Administrators to attend to further understand the MDS process. This program also serves as a refresher for those who want to brush up to make sure they are up to date on the most current information. Seating is limited. Register early to assure you have a seat. Registration Includes: Two full days of in person training (Feb 7-8 in Olathe) AND two full days of Virtual Training (March 1 and March 8).
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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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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.10 Resident Rights Requirements
1/10/2023 1:30PM-3:00PM
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Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: 5-Star Overview and Health Inspection Domain
1/18/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Department Details for the DON
1/24/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: 5-Star Staffing Rating
1/25/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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MDS Workshop
Feb 7-8 in Olathe AND two full days of Virtual Training March 1 and March 8.
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Virtual Adult Care Home Operators Course
2/15/2023 9am 2/28/2023 3pm
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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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Mark Your Calendar for these 2023 Dates! |
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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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