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The demand for professionals with expertise in long term care is growing rapidly. The U.S. will need between 5.7 million and 6.5 million nurses, nurse aides, home health, and personal care workers to care for the 27 million Americans who will require long term care by 2050.
Careers in Aging Week is dedicated to bringing greater awareness and visibility to the wide-ranging career opportunities in long term care and aging services, and to celebrate current employees in the profession.
Join us in celebrating and spreading the word about careers in aging on social media using the hashtag #CareersInAging.
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Member Only Legislative Update from Friday, March 24, 2023
The 2023 Legislative Session is in full swing . We strive to keep you informed as much as possible. Click here to read Linda's member's only update from last Friday. We will also archive these on our website. They will require the member username and password to view on our website.
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
Let’s talk bedrails…again. Based on survey findings, a review of the regulations may help to clarify some questions.
F700 Bed Rails says.... Click here to continue reading.
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Growing the Nursing Home Workforce Requires Investing in Caregivers to Create Good-Paying Jobs
The Biden Administration plans to establish a federal staffing mandate for nursing homes this year. Yet, the current proposal offers no resources or workforce development programs to help nursing homes implement the mandate. Experts have estimated that the mandate could require hiring nearly 200,000 more caregivers at an annual cost of $11.3 billion for their wages and benefits.
Despite significant increases to nurses’ wages in recent years, nursing homes are still facing a historic labor crisis and are struggling to compete against hospitals, other health care providers, and private industries for workers. The industry is primarily funded by Medicaid and Medicare and with fixed government reimbursement rates, nursing homes are limited in making additional investments in their staff. Moreover, the entire health care system is grappling with a nationwide shortage of nurses—even if nursing homes had the resources, there aren’t enough trained caregivers to serve a growing elderly population. READ MORE
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Senators blast HHS’ restrictive coverage for Alzheimer’s drugs
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra came under fire Wednesday during a Senate Finance Committee meeting regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ restrictive national coverage determination (NCD) policy for new drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease. READ MORE
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TOMORROW! Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Strategies for Social Services
3/28/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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CMS tightens guidance for nursing home dialysis providers
Federal officials on Wednesday updated guidance meant to improve the delivery of nursing home dialysis, a service many providers have been adding to attract new residents and improve quality of life for those who need the time-consuming treatments.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued new directions in a 21-page memo to state surveyors, who must inspect both the facilities hosting dialysis services for end-stage renal disease patients and the companies that provide equipment and should be responsible for training staff. Among the additions are stricter requirements for written agreements between dialysis providers and skilled nursing operators, to include emergency plans. READ MORE
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KMAP Web Update
The KMAP website has been updated with General Bulletin 23065 regarding eligibility redetermination.
KanCare Claims Resolution Logs
the KMAP website.
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Revenue Cycle Management Academy Can Help SNFs Stay Paid
In the coming months, federal aid will dwindle as the government and states move toward a post-pandemic normal order of business. As SNFs continue to struggle with sluggish occupancy and workforce challenges, ensuring that every dollar earned for care delivery is retained will be imperative. Click here for more details on AHCA's Revenue Cycle Management Academy.
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Upcoming Education: MDS - RAI Changes Workshop
6/12/2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM
This workshop has been specifically created to review the changes to the RAI manual starting October 1. Line by line coding instructions for new and revised sections. Click here for more details.
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Nursing Scholarship Application
The Kansas Health Care Association's Nursing Advisory Committee (NAC) is pleased to sponsor the Joan Hamel Nursing Education Scholarship Program. KHCA will award up to $2,000 in scholarship grants to KHCA or KCAL member facility employees who wish to further their education.
Click here for details on the Infection Preventionist Specialized Training Scholarship.
Click here for details on the general scholarship that includes Gero Nurse Prep, IV Certification and Nursing School ($500 per semester).
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FREE Webinar: CMS’s new schizophrenia audits: What you need to know NOW
Apr 4, 2023 12:00 PM
New CMS schizophrenia and antipsychotic audits are coming. How can you protect your star rating?
If CMS identifies inaccuracies in MDS coding, the nursing home’s Five-Star rating will be downgraded by one star for six months, creating a significant negative ripple impacting your admissions, your community partnerships, and your facility's reputation among external stakeholders.
Join us for this important webinar to hear industry experts explain the CMS audit plan, its consequences, and how your facility can evaluate and mitigate your risk.
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Are you a current AIT Preceptor or are you interested in becoming one?
If you are a current Preceptor we would love to have you on our list. Please contact Teresa with your Preceptor number at tkeating@khca.org. Are you interested in becoming an AIT Preceptor and shaping the future of the profession? Our team is happy to walk you through that process. Click here for the KDADS information and give Teresa a call at 785-267-6003.
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Assisted Living Conference
A full day of education for those working in the Assisted Living, Residential Health Care and Home Plus settings
TOPICS:
- The Magic of Connection – Opening Keynote and Humorist Desi Payne
- Writing a Plan of Correction – Joan Hudson
- Making Life Meaningful – Amy Siple
- Stay in Your Lane – Talking through KS Regulations
- Top Questions the association receives and how to find answers in your Reg Manual – Linda MowBray
- Workplace Resilience through the power of friendship – Amy Siple
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.20 Resident Assessment & §483.21 Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Plan Requirements
4/11/2023 1:30PM-3:00PM
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FREE in person or ZOOM: We Need to Talk: The Transformative Power of Life and Death Conversations
4/12/2023 2:00PM-3:15PM
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Assisted Living Conference
Lawrence, KS
4/14/2023 8:00AM-4:00PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Thriving Therapy Departments
4/25/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Nurse Leadership Conference
6/13/2023 11:00AM - 6/14/2023 4:00PM
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
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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. The SNF in-service on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation has been updated to reflect Phase 3 information.
Questions about education can be directed to Polly Berkley VP of Operations and Education.
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Attention Assisted Living and Home Plus Providers: FCS Refresher
We have frequent requests for FCS refreshers and people who want to attend the FCS section only of the Operators course. We now have it available on demand in a 75 minute webinar. It’s worth 1.5 CE’s on demand.
$20 Member Discount Code: KHCA018
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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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