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Reducing Respiratory Viral Infections this Winter
Respiratory viruses are more common during the winter months. Our elderly residents, particularly those with multiple medical conditions, are at risk for developing serious illnesses or exacerbations of their other illnesses, being hospitalized, or even dying. Increases in Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses are occurring in the general population, with some hospitals in communities nearing or at capacity. There are several key steps to help reduce the impact on residents from viral infections this winter.
- Get your flu shot and COVID-19 bivalent booster.
- Start antiviral treatment as soon as symptoms develop.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Follow CDC guidance on infection control for respiratory viruses.
- Maintain airflow in your building.
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REMINDER! INTENT TO APPLY IS DUE NEXT WEEK!
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.
All 2023 Quality Award applications are due on January 26, 2023.
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HCS AL Study Deadline Extended
HCS is extending the deadline for the Assisted Living Salary & Benefits study. Brief details on the extension are below.
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The deadline for the Assisted Living Salary & Benefits study, published in cooperation with NCAL, has been extended to Monday, November 21. Anyone needing an extension may email Rich Cioffe, RJCioffe@hhcsinc.com or call (201) 405-0075, ext. 13 to let HCS know they need additional time to complete the survey.
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The study covers 50+ jobs and 20 fringe benefits. The results will report job data by unit size, profit type, revenue size, CBSA, state, and region. There is no cost to participate in the study. The pre-paid participant price is $185; the billed participant price is $205. Questionnaires are available online at: https://www.hhcsinc.com/survey-questionnaires.html The Report will be published in January.
For those with home health services, the 2022-2023 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, has just been released. A press release on LPN hourly increases, sign-on bonuses, and turnover is attached.
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Operators Working To Provide Affordable Assisted Living Care Amid Shifting Demographics
Provider Magazine (11/1, Kaldy, 151K) reported, "There will always be a market for high-end assisted living (AL) facilities," but "demographics are shifting, and a growing population of older adults need AL care but can’t afford the price tag." Consequently, "more builders, owners, and operators are creating facilities that are affordable for middle- and low-income people." NCAL Executive Director LaShuan Bethea said, "There are a few factors playing a role in the need to address affordable AL. For one, there is a growing number of older individuals who don’t have children to care for them. ... The number of older adults needing assistance will grow, but the number of unpaid family caregivers will decline." The organization "sees affordable AL as an important issue. Bethea said, ‘we have a responsibility to accommodate these older adults. As an industry, we should see this growing middle- and lower-income market, identify barriers to overcome, and help provide solutions.’"
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CDC’s opioid prescribing update recognizes seniors, people with dementia
Past prescribing guidance for adults with chronic pain had been interpreted as inflexible in the context of the opioid epidemic. The new guidance supports “individualized, patient-centered care,” the authors say. READ MORE
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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.
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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.
Questions about education can be directed to Polly Berkley VP of Operations and Education.
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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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