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Changes to Section Q
- Reformatting of Question Q0100 (Participation in Assessment) to Q0110 (Participation in Assessment and Goal Setting)
- Addition of a new question: Q0620, Reason Referral to Local Contact Agency (LCA) Not Made
AHCA has created an MDS Section Q resource document to help providers breakdown the changes. The information in the resource document outlines key changes to MDS Section Q, Coding Instructions/RAI Guidelines for each item, and Actions to Consider for implementation across your facility.
It is important to develop a training plan for your facility to ensure all staff impacted by the changes are trained in them.
Additional Resources:
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Aging Committee Chair Delivers Another Broadside about Nursing Home Surveys
McKnight's Long-Term Care News (7/28, Towhey) reports, "A powerful US senator is bringing in additional firepower in his quest to fix what he sees as major issues with state surveys of nursing homes. It’s an effort that had one leading advocate channeling Alanis Morrissette." READ MORE
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Upcoming iQIES Service Center Hold Times
Due to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly deadline, the iQIES Service Center is projecting an increase in the volume of calls and emails between now and August 14, 2023.
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Live phone and email support for the Monday, August 14, 2023, PBJ Deadline will be available until Monday, August 14, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. ET. All files must be submitted by August 14, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Files for Fiscal Quarter 3 of 2023, with the reporting period of April 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023, will not be accepted after this deadline.
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Questions regarding the PBJ policy information should be directed to: nhstaffing@cms.hhs.gov.
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If you already have a case open with the Service Center, please have that ticket number ready when a representative comes on the line.
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If you are having issues with a rejected file or your password, please have your CMS Certification Number (CCN) and QIES User ID available for the representative.
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For PBJ submission inquiries, please have your staffing summary report, individual daily staffing report, and/or the Submission ID ready to provide to the representative.
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Use One Method to Report Issues— Due to the anticipated increase in volume at the CCSQ Service Center and to minimize a backlog, please use only one method of reporting for the same issue (phone, email, or CCSQ Support Central). Note: Cases are processed in the order in which they are received, regardless of how the Service Center was contacted. Please allow time for processing.
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Submit Your Data Early— We encourage you to submit your 2023 PBJ data early during the submission period. The earlier the submission, the more time you allow for Service Center assistance, if necessary.
For More Information
Contact the iQIES Service Center at 1-800-339-9313, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. ET, or by email. To create a ticket online or track an existing ticket, please go to CCSQ Support Central.
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2023 Staff Recognition Program Nomination
The 2023 Staff Recognition Program is here again and this is a way for you to honor your staff and volunteers. Our yearly awards ceremony is just a small way of honoring some of the great men and women who care for the elders of our great state! The time taken from your busy schedules to fill out this nomination is very much appreciated.
Winners will be honored at our Annual Convention and Trade Show on Friday, September 29, 2023.
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Don't Let an Outdated Manual Put Your Facility at Risk
The NEW second edition of The Long Term Care Survey, Phase 3, includes important CMS revisions issued in February 2023. Updates in the new edition include a list of revised F-Tags, links to Exhibits of Survey Forms, and more.
Having the most current edition will help you stay in compliance. Learn more about recent updates and place your order today.
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Update on HHS’ Abbott BinaxNOW Test Kit Program
Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities continue to receive or are eligible to receive free monthly shipments of Abbott BinaxNOW over the counter (OTC) COVID-19 test kits from the department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This program, which has been in place since 2020, will continue through at least the end of 2023. As a reminder, facilities/communities must have an active CLIA waiver to be eligible to participate in this program.
Shipments can be started and stopped, and test quantities can be increased or decreased by emailing Binax.team@hhs.gov. The email must include:
- Name of the facility
- Facility address
- CLIA waiver number
- Request (stop, start, increase, decrease)
Please note, it may take a week or two to update the shipping information.
If you have an influx of test kits and aren’t sure how to use them, keep in mind that since the tests are OTC, you can provide them to visitors, staff, or residents for their personal use as well. All tests that have been shipped to long term care facilities have expiration dates in December or January. The exact expiration dates for the tests can be found on the FDA website.
For questions related to the HHS BinaxNOW distribution Program, please email Binax.team@hhs.gov.
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Participation is open for the 2023 HCS Home Care Salary & Benefits study, published by HCS. The results will report marketplace data for 59 jobs, covering salary, hourly and per visit rates by state, CBSA, revenue size, and profit type.
The extended deadline to participate is August 21st. Participants may purchase the Report at over 50% off the Report price. The Home Care Report pre-paid rate is $185; the billed rate is $205. A separate Hospice Report is also available—prepaid rate $160; billed rate $180.
HCS hopes you will participate in this important study. So that HCS can watch for your data and follow up as needed, kindly send Rosanne Zabka a quick email saying “Yes” that you will be participating (Step 1 below will open an email prompt to Rosanne).
To participate:
- Click here to confirm your participation
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Download the questionnaire at: www.hhcsinc.com
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Email your completed questionnaire to rzabka@hhcsinc.com by August 21st
The Home Care Report will be published in October; the Hospice Report is published in November. HCS, founded in 1971, is recognized as the leader in national healthcare salary and benefits research. In addition to our Nursing Home Report, HCS conducts an annual study for home health agencies. HCS conducts national and custom marketplace studies, publishing more than ten specialized Reports each year.
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New Final Federal Safety Rule Issued for use of Portable Bed Rails
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Joint Provider Fire Marshal Training
This Joint Training seminar for Kansas Adult Care Home providers and the OSFM staff was created as the result of the cooperative efforts of the long-term care associations and the Office of the Sate Fire Marshal. KHCA is pleased to offer this one-day session in two locations to discuss the top tags issued from the OFSM.
Three Options to attend:
August 9, 2023 (Olathe)
August 9, 2023 (Virtual)
August 10, 2023 (Wichita)
Agenda:
8:30 AM - Registration
9:00 – 9:10 - Welcome
9:10 – 10:00 - Top 5 K-tags (countdown to #1 sprinklers)
10:00 – 10:15 - Break
10:15 – 11:30 - Sprinkler System Maintenance – What you need to know
11:30 – 12:20 - The in’s and out’s of Fire Watch
12:20 – 1:20 - Lunch Provided
1:20 – 2:10 - Fire Drills
2:10 – 2:30 - Break
2:30 – 3:00 - The importance and layout of a fire safety book in your facility
3:00 – 3:50 - Voices of experience
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.40 Behavioral Health Service Requirements
8/8/2023 1:30PM - 3:00PM
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Joint Provider Fire Marshal Training
Three Options to attend:
August 9, 2023 (Olathe)
August 9, 2023 (Virtual)
August 10, 2023 (Wichita)
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Virtual Silver Award Workshop Session 1
8/10/2023 1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Assisted Living Lunch and Learn - Survey Preparedness and Plans of Correction
8/18/2023 10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Advanced Action Planning for Administrators
8/22/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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JUST ADDED! Webinar: Bedrails in Assisted Living; Do you know what's required?
8/24/2023 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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73rd Annual Convention and Tradeshow
9/27/2023 2:00PM - 9/29/2023 4:00PM
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
We are excited to announce our new AIT Program! Click here for more details.
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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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