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AHCA/NCAL Sends Letter To President Biden Urging Reconsideration Of Federal Staffing Mandate
American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) President and CEO Mark Parkinson sent a letter to President Biden yesterday underscoring serious concerns regarding a federal staffing mandate for nursing homes that is expected to be issued soon by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
In the letter, Parkinson highlights the fact that while nursing homes across the country have gone to extraordinary lengths to attract new staff, there simply are not enough available to hire. And while labor shortages are impacting all health care settings, nursing homes need to recruit nearly 190,000 workers to return to pre-pandemic levels. Historic labor shortages are making it impossible for providers to fill essential caregiver positions and many have been forced to close or limit admissions. READ MORE
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AHCA Among Associations Meeting With OMB As Agency Reviews Staffing Minimum Proposal
Skilled Nursing News (7/11, Stulick) reports that "as the staffing minimum mandate inches closer to an official release, associations with ties to the nursing home industry continue to meet this week with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) – the government agency currently reviewing the proposal." Leaders of associations "say they are encouraged to see so many stakeholders engaging with OMB as the proposed staffing rule is being reviewed." AHCA was among the first associations "to meet with the agency regarding the proposed minimum staffing rule on June 14." AHCA shared multiple "documents with OMB representatives, including a data analysis from CliftonLarsonAllen estimating the industry would need at least 191,000 nurses – and $11.3 billion – to meet 4.1 hours per resident day."
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Webinar TOMORROW! Restorative Staff Training & Competencies
7/13/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Delivering Solutions 23 Early Bird Registration Ends Friday!
The Early Bird registration deadline for Delivering Solutions 23, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, ends this Friday. Register by Friday to receive the best discounts for access to multiple opportunities. If you have yet to register for this event, reserve your spot now at the maximum discounted rates. READ MORE
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KMAP Web Updates
The KMAP Public Portal has been updated with General Bulletin 23178 regarding the KanCare All MCO 3rd Quarter Training and corresponding Training Materials have been added to the KMAP website.
Manual Update
A standard global message has been added to alert providers. A standard RA banner message will appear on the weeks of July 17 and 24.
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Generations in the Workplace
Join Rasmussen University and Dr. Brein Haugen for a no-cost professional development training!
Generations in the Workplace
For the first time ever, we have five generations in the workforce each with varied work habits, expectations, and communication styles. Implementing strategies that optimize a multi-generational workforce can bolster teamwork and business goals. In this powerful session, learn how to communicate across all age groups effectively and build on the unique strengths of each generation.
Training length: 40 minutes
Thursday, July 27th
12PM CST
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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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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
More and more frequently, F684 is being cited. It has been in the top 10 citations for months now. It can cover many areas of concern. When the Rules of Participation changed several years ago, CM provided information and education to both providers and surveyors.
The regulation says: “Quality of care is a fundamental principle that applies to all treatment and care provided to facility residents. Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, the facility must ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents’ choices…”
Surveyors are instructed to investigate F684 for any care concerns for which there is no specific tag. Under this tag, surveyors will investigate non-pressure related wound and end of life or hospice care, although hospice has its own tag related to contracts and agreements. Also frequently tagged under F684 relates to evidence-based best practices related to appropriate diabetic care. READ MORE
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Kansas Health Institute Announces Role as a Hub Partner of the National Network of Public Health Institutes
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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 – 9:45 - Top 5 K-tags (countdown to #1 sprinklers)
9:45 – 10:00 - Break
10:00 – 11:00 - Sprinkler System Maintenance – What you need to know
11:00 – 11:50 - The in’s and out’s of Fire Watch
11:50 – 1:00 - Lunch Provided
1:00 – 1:50 - Fire Drills
1:50 – 2:00 - Break
2:00 – 2:45 - The importance and layout of a fire safety book in your facility.
2:45 – 3:45 - Voices of experience
3:45 - Final Q & A
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Webinar: Restorative Care Planning and IDT Roles
7/20/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Mechanisms of Successful Maintenance Departments
7/25/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Restorative Documentation, Periodic Evaluation, and Quality Assurance Strategies
7/27/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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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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Assisted Living Lunch and Learn - Survey Preparedness and Plans of Correction
8/18/2023 10:00AM - 2:00PM
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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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