October 14, 2022
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HHS Extends Public Health Emergency Through January 12

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra yesterday renewed the declaration that a public health emergency exists. This is effective October 13, 2022, and will continue for 90 days pursuant to federal law. 

The Public Health Emergency renewal through mid-January is welcome news. It provides for the uninterrupted continuation of several flexibilities that have protected beneficiary access to important services in as safe and effective manner as possible.

Please email COVID19@ahca.org for additional questions.
Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar

As October 24, 2022 looms in 10 days or less, all providers should be prepared for the revisions. This week, let’s talk about F940 Training Requirements and other training requirements.

A facility must develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff; individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement; and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles. A facility must determine the amount and types of training necessary based on a facility assessment as specified at §483.70(e).
House Introduces Bill That Would Add New Public Health Emergency Requirements For Long-Term Care Facilities

McKnight’s Long-Term Care News (10/14, Bush) reports that "long-term care facilities would need to have a crisis plan to manage an outbreak of COVID-19 or other public health emergencies, have a stockpile of personal protective equipment, keep families of LTC residents informed of outbreaks, under" the Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act of 2022 "introduced Thursday in the US House of Representatives." The article adds, "AHCA/NCAL, while noting nursing homes already work under federal mandates, told McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, ‘We support efforts to ensure long-term care providers are a priority for support in all types of emergencies. We will monitor this bill as it moves through the legislative process.’" 
In Case You Missed It
KHCA/KCAL Staff and Board Members at AHCA/NCAL Convention in Nashville

That’s a wrap on AHCA/NCAL 2022 Convention! Save the dates for the 74th Convention & Expo: October 1-4, 2023 in Denver!
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: The Proficient Infection Preventionist Series: Expert Outbreak Management for the Infection Preventionist

10/18/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM

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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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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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