July 22, 2022
KHCA/KCAL is committed to providing our members with important updates. Below is a list of the most recent information. Please visit our website for a list of complete updates. www.khca.org/dailyupdates
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar

On July 15, 2022, the HHS Secretary renewed the declaration that a public health emergency continues to exist which extends the emergency declaration for 90 days, through mid-October. This will provide uninterrupted continuation of several, but not all waivers. Some waivers have already expired.

According to AHCA, this renewal of the PHE will extend the following: READ MORE
Statewide webinar – Catching Up on Health Care Facility COVID-19 Precautions and Treatment in this Highly Fluid Time

Wednesday, July 27th at 1:00 p.m.

We know there is confusion among health care facilities these days about masking and other COVID-19 precautions. Here’s your chance to hear what State officials are saying about CMS and CDC guidance, how it is being interpreted by KDADS and KDHE in LTC and acute care health care settings.

We have asked for time for questions. Come prepared to pose your
questions/concerns/observations in the chat box about what is going on in your
area. 
In Case You Missed It
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine CDC endorsed and available soon for people 18 Older

Yesterday, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine be used as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older. Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, which will be available in the coming weeks, is an important tool in the pandemic and provides a more familiar type of COVID-19 vaccine technology for adults. Having multiple types of vaccines offers more options and flexibility for the public, jurisdictions, and vaccine providers. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is fully endorsing this recommendation and will add this vaccine to the ordering site as quickly as vaccine allocations are provided to Kansas. Novavax is expected to be available for ordering within the next couple of days with initial deliveries the first week of August. Please carefully read this document which describes the dosages and schedule for administration as there are distinct difference between Moderna and Pfizer related to age and number of doses in the series.
Kansas State Board of Nursing Update

Click here for the KSBN update from 7-19-22 which includes an update on APRN practice changes.
Reminder: Upcoming HCBS Compliance Portal Technical Assistance - July 28, 2022 11am-12pm

One technical assistance guidance session opportunity remains to help providers navigate the new HCBS Compliance Portal and ask questions. READ MORE
The Long Term Care Survey manual, Phase 3 is now 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.
Education Spotlight
Person-Centered Dementia Care...From the Perspective of the Resident

8/31/2022
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Olathe, KS
This course is limited to 45 attendees.

This Lunch and Learn course includes the common framework and the stages of Dementia with a focus on improving the quality of care for individuals with dementia living in Long Term Care communities including Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Home Plus settings. Presented by Linda Farrar, RN, LNHA this course will look at how care partners can approach prevention and de-escalation of challenging behaviors and will help you to intervene when behavior escalates. You will know how to recognize, respond and calm the individual using non-pharmacological approaches. 

Learning Objectives:  
  • Participants will demonstrate an understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and the impact on cognitive function.
  • Participants will demonstrate ability to identify key care approaches for stages of dementia promote the highest practicable level of well-being for elders with dementia.
  • Participants will demonstrate understanding of strategies to enhance communication and minimize negative behaviors.

Click here for more details.
Upcoming Education
Webinar: Documentation for Social Services

7/26/2022 2:00PM-3:15PM
Webinar: Survey Top 10 Citation Series - Survey Success! #7 Top Citation: F677 ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents

8/2/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
Webinar: The Proficient Infection Preventionist Series: Insightful Root Cause Analysis for the Infection Preventionist

8/16/2022 1:30PM-2:30PM
Person-Centered Dementia Care...From the Perspective of the Resident Lunch & Learn

8/31/2022 10AM-3PM
Olathe, KS
Dynamic DON

This 8-week webinar series runs August-September 2022 and focuses on skill building for serving effectively as the Director of Nursing with emphasis on effective leadership and staff engagement, nursing operations and systems of care for common conditions treated in the LTC setting.
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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