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IQIES and CASPER Reports - Key Insights For Clinical Reimbursement and QMs
Earlier this year CMS transitioned from QIES to IQIES for MDS submission and CASPER reporting access. This transition left some MDS coordinators confused about how to access reports that were previously made available through QIES. In this week’s blog, we review the available reports and their purpose along with access guidance and a recommended run schedule. READ MORE
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3 Weeks Left to Submit a 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply
The clock is ticking, and time is running out for long term care providers to make their mark on the 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program. This prestigious program recognizes and celebrates the tireless efforts of long term care providers who commit to a journey of delivering high-quality care, fostering innovation, and enhancing the lives of their residents.
Now is the time to act – the deadline to submit an Intent to Apply is fast approaching on November 16 at 7 pm CT.
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New COVID-19 Up-To-Date Vaccine Definition
AHCA shared a blog post reminding members that the approval of the new COVID-19 vaccines for 2023-2024 triggered a change in the NHSN surveillance definition of "up-to-date" with the COVID-19 vaccine. As of September 25, 2023, individuals are considered "up-to-date" with their COVID-19 vaccines if they meet one of the following criteria:
Received a 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine
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Received a bivalent* COVID-19 vaccine within the last two months.
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KCAL District 1 Round Table
Thursday, November 9, 2023
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Mission Chateau Assisted Living
4100 W 85th Street
Prairie Village, KS 66206
Assisted Living Round Table with Kansas Center for Assisted Living Board Members
- Suzie Sexton - KCAL Board President
- Miles Nease - District 1 Vice President
- Brett Pu - KCAL Secretary/Treasurer and NCAL State Leader
- Jeremy Whitt - Member at Large
Includes all Assisted Living, Home Plus, and Residential Health Care Communities in Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte Counties
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KCAL District 4 Round Table
Friday, November 17, 2023
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Brookdale Salina Fairdale
2251 E. Crawford Street, Salina, KS 67401
Assisted Living Round Table with Kansas Center for Assisted Living Board Members
- Joye Gfeller - District 4 VP
- Brett Pu - KCAL Secretary/Treasurer and NCAL State Leader
Includes all Assisted Living, Home Plus, and Residential Health Care Communities in District 4. (See image for counties included in this district.)
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Deadline Approaching to Submit Comments on Proposed Minimum Staffing Rule |
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Astonishingly, the proposed mandate doesn't even acknowledge the existence, or valuable role, of licensed practical nurses (LPNs), though there are more LPNs in nursing homes than registered nurses!
This is just one of many, many problems with this proposed mandate. The Biden Administration estimates it would cost nursing homes $4.06 billion a year (the national accounting firm of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP pegs it at $6.8 billion annually), yet is only providing a one-time "workforce investment" of $75 million (a measly $5,000 per nursing home).
The formal comment period on the CMS minimum staffing proposed rule is nearing an end. Though AHCA/NCAL met its original goal of submitting 10,000 comments to CMS from members during the 60-day comment period, a new goal has been set to reach 15,000 comments to have a greater impact with CMS and the Administration.
Make your voice heard, and let the Biden Administration know you oppose this new rule.
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Now Available: Recorded AHCA/NCAL Member Webinar on CMS Minimum Staffing Proposal - How to Address 3.48 HPRD in Comments
The AHCA/NCAL member webinar recording on how to address 3.48 HPRD in comments to CMS on the minimum staffing proposal is now available. We encourage corporate office and state affiliate staff who were unable to attend to review the recording.
The webinar focuses on the CMS minimum staffing proposed rule and CMS' request for comments on an alternative total nurse staffing standard of 3.48 hours per resident day (HPRD). We appreciate members who have already submitted comments to CMS about the proposed rule, but we are asking for your help again to weigh in on this 3.48 HPRD alternative, specifically, as discussed in this webinar.
Tips on accessing the webinar:
- To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome.
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Members will need to log in using their existing email and password first.
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Click here if you have forgotten your password.
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If you are new to the site, you can create an account here. Answer all fields on the create an account page- especially locating your company name. You can search by name or zip code. After creating an account, you will be able to register for the webinar.
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HCBS Appendix K Member Notice
During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency there were some new ways that your Home & Community Based Services were able to be delivered. This is to let you know that some of those services or ways services have been delivered will be ending on Nov. 11, 2023, and that some will continue. Your MCO Care Coordinator will help you understand what is changing, and will help you develop a plan, if you need to. READ MORE
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Salmonella Outbreak from Diced Onion Products Distributed in Long Term Care Settings
The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued a food safety alert regarding a Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh diced onions. The outbreak has resulted in 73 illnesses across 22 states and has been linked to Gills Onions brand fresh diced onion products. These products have been distributed to long term care facilities.
What Long Term Care Facilities Should Do:
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Check facility freezers and refrigerators for recalled onion products and throw them away.
- Do not serve recalled Gills Onions products or foods made with recalled onion products.
- Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled onion products.
Symptoms of Salmonella:
- Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
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SNFs: Get paid in all the ways you’re supposed to get paid!
Crucial Training for Newer Skilled Nursing BOMs, Billers, and Accountants
Save $100 NOW - Nov. 30th
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy delivers concrete strategies for skilled nursing facilities to secure earned dollars, minimize unnecessary losses, and stay paid. Building a deeper understanding of the myriad SNF payor differences is essential for effective RCM and revenue flow.
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Free Webinar: Medicaid Reimbursement Transition to PDPM, Effective July 1, 2024
11/6/2023 2:00PM - 3:30PM
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DON Boot Camp
11/6 - 11/9/23 8:00AM - 4:30PM
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.60 Food and Nutrition Services
11/14/23 - 1:30PM-3:00PM
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Fall 2023 Joint Provider Surveyor Training |
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11/15 - 11/16/2023 9:00AM - 3:50PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Departmental Collaboration and Teamwork
11/28/23 - 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Virtual Adult Care Home Operators Course
11/29 - 12/12/23
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Virtual ICD-10 Coding Workshop
12/4/2023 8:30AM - 4:00PM
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
Looking for an AIT Program? Click here for more details on KHCA's Program.
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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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