October 18, 2022
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Joint Provider Surveyor Training - Topeka & Wichita

Don’t miss this Fall’s Joint Provider Surveyor Training with special opening Keynote from Jerald Cosey on “What’s Next? The Power of COVID Conviction to Advance Healthcare Leadership”

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

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Final Rule Stakeholder Call - Notice

Due to scheduling conflicts, the HCBS Final Rule Stakeholder Calls at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm on October 19, 2022 have been cancelled. Calls will resume on November 16, 2022
Members Only Nurse Advisory Call – Friday, October 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Please join KHCA’s Nurse Advisory Committee President, Teresa Coover on this month’s Members Only NAC Call to discuss RoP Changes and trainings, hot topics, and the latest happenings.

Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 222 329 232 004
Passcode: rNTP5n
Members Only Facility Standards Call – Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Join Linda Farrar - KHCA Consultant and Polly Berkley - VP of Operations and Education as they discuss the latest SNF survey findings. 


Microsoft Teams Meeting
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Meeting ID: 251 314 404 231
Passcode: BwSHzW
In Case You Missed It
Polly Berkley elected to Secretary of the National Long-Term Care Meeting Professionals

KHCA/KCAL is proud to announce that Polly Berkley, VP of Operations and Education has been elected as Secretary of the National Long-Term Care Meeting Professionals, an affiliate organization of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. Linda Mowbray, President and CEO of KHCA/KCAL says, "It’s truly gratifying when such a talented staff member is recognized on a national level. We’re grateful for the work she does with us and know that she will do an exceptional job for the Long-Term Care Meeting Professionals."
CARE/PASSAR office hours with KDADS Staff

The CARE and PASSAR process continue to cause slowdowns and headaches for Medicaid and other payer sources when individuals are admitted to LTC. Join the new KDADS CARE team for a monthly office hours session for the latest updates on the CARE and PASSAR process, how to avoid pitfalls and frequently asked questions. Dedicated time will be set aside for you to ask your questions about the process. Please note questions should not be about specific individual or divulge HIPAA protected information. The first open office hours will be held on Wednesday, October 19th at 11:00 am and will continue the third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am. Click here to access the Teams Meeting on October 19th.
‘We will not go back’ to early pandemic restriction, CMS leader says 

DENVER — Promoting a return to normalcy where pandemic conditions allow, a top Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official said Sunday that nursing homes will not return to the stringent isolation policies used during COVID-19’s early days.

Evan Shulman, director of the CMS Division of Nursing Homes, told attendees at the 2022 LeadingAge Annual Meeting that recent revisions to resident rights guidance — going into effect later this month — intend to prevent isolation and its potential clinical and cognitive consequences. READ MORE
CMS Daily Digest Bulletin

  • Biden-Harris Administration Kicks Off Medicare Open Enrollment with Lower Premiums, Improved Benefits for 2023
  • LTSS webinar October 27 – Southcentral Foundation’s Family Wellness Warriors Soldier’s Heart Program 
  • Second Snapshot of 2022 Qualifying APM Participant (QP) Status and APM Participation Data Now Available in QPP Participation Status Tool 

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The Long Term Care Survey manual, Phase 3 is available for pre-order!

Order your copy today for October delivery.*

Phase 3 of The Long Term Care Survey manual includes all the updates from CMS' three-phase implementation.

Survey guidance for Phase 3 was released in June 2022. Surveyors will begin using this guidance on October 24, 2022. 

Save money by ordering through KHCA!

Learn more about updates to this important resource and place your order today! E-mail Jennafer Sumner with desired quantity.
Upcoming Education
Webinar: Survey Top 10 Citation Series - Survey Success! Avoiding Top Citations. #10 Top Citation: F758 Free from Unnecessary Psychotropic Meds/PRN Use


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

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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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