October 2, 2023
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Thank you to everyone who attended the 73rd Annual Convention & Trade Show last week! Be sure to follow us on social media where we will post pictures when they become available. If you took a head shot with our photographer on the trade show floor, we will email them to you as soon as we have them!
Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar

Just a reminder: The newest version of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) became effective October 1, 2023. The final item sets and the final RAI manual were published recently, and provide detailed information on the changes and coding guidelines. Key changes for the MDS include the deletion of Section G, changes to the mood interview, now known as the PHQ-2-9 interview, and the addition of questions related to the Standardized Patient Assessment Data Elements (SPADES). SPADES data collection came about as part of the IMPACT act of 2014, which requires standardized collection of data elements across all areas of post-acute care.
 
AHCA has developed member only tools to assist with section changes and implementation. READ MORE
In Case You Missed It
CMS Reopens CMP Reinvestment Program With Updates

Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released QSO-23-23-NH​ which reopens the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP) with many updates to the structure of the program. CMS argues the changes were necessary due to significant growth in the cost and scope of projects over recent years. The agency believes this has caused inconsistent availability and inequities to accessing the funds.
The memo outlines allowable and non-allowable uses of the funds and makes a request for information from facilities regarding facility-wide Wi-Fi. A new application for funding can be found on the updated CMPRP website. READ MORE
Education Spotlight
Wound Champions in the Post-Acute LTC Setting

Thursday, October 24, 2023
Prairie Band Casino and Resort - Mayetta, KS
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$25 per person
6.0 CEs

Attend this basic to intermediate program to update your wound prevention and management knowledge and skills. This seminar will discuss pressure injury risk factors, prevention strategies, and other hard-to-heal wound etiologies such as arterial and venous insufficiency, diabetic foot ulcers, and more. Content includes Best Practice and Regulatory Guidelines for the wound assessment and documentation and reporting mandates from CMS. In addition, wound-related infection and control practices will be covered. This program is appropriate for new and seasoned treatment nurses, facility or corporate wound management leadership, MDS Coordinators, PT/OT, providers, and others involved in wound prevention and management in the Post-Acute LTC setting.
Upcoming Education
Webinar: The Main Attraction: Activities That Work: Regulatory Essentials and Survey Management for Activities

10/4/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.50 Laboratory Radiology and Other Diagnostic Services

10/10/2023 1:30PM - 3:00PM

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Webinar: The Main Attraction: Activities That Work: MDS, Care Planning & Documentation Requirements for Activities

10/11/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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Webinar: The Main Attraction: Activities That Work: Required Components of the Activity Program

10/18/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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Wound Champions in the Post-Acute LTC Setting

10/24/2023 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Steering Survey Success

10/24/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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Webinar: The Main Attraction: Activities That Work: Designing and Formatting the Activity Program

10/25/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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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.

Questions? Email Teresa Keating at tkeating@khca.org
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