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/covid-19-resources
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"Thanks" will never be enough. Know that each and everyone of you are truly appreciated for all that you do! We hope you have an excellent week! |
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NHSN users received an email from the CDC updating them on changes coming
On April 29th, NHSN users received an email from the CDC updating them on changes coming to NHSN in the month of May. AHCA reached out to NHSN last week to ask about a date that this will go into effect, and at this point CDC thinks that it will be around May 16th or so. NHSN will send out another notification when the changes have been made in NHSN.
The changes that are to be expected include:
- Removal of Supplies and PPE Pathway - no longer need to report to this pathway
- Resident Impact and Facility Capacity Pathway and the Staff and Personnel Impact Pathway data elements removed include:
- OCOVID-19 test type
- Vaccine Manufacturer
- COVID-19 re-infections
- Other respiratory illnesses
- Possible addition is the expansion of vaccination status for booster doses and a simplified PPE shortage question.
CDC will be hosting webinars to go over the updates, but the dates of the trainings have not yet been announced.
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FDA Limits Use of Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine to Certain Individuals
The FDA has published an important press release limiting Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine use. The Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine now reflects the revision of the authorized use of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. It includes a warning statement at the beginning of the fact sheet for prominence, which summarizes information on the risk for TTS. Additionally, information on the revision to the authorized use of the vaccine and updated information on the risk of blood clots with low levels of blood platelets have been added to the Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers. KDHE encourages all providers to carefully review and follow the updated EUA immediately when Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine is being considered.
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A Message From the Office of the State Fire Marshal
Nuclear Exposure Emergency Plans
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Getting Started with Adult Dental Benefits
Oral Health Kansas is finally put Medicaid dental services for adults over the finish line this year! The next step in the journey to getting Medicaid dental services in place for adults is working with KDHE to design the benefit package that will be available. All services cannot be included at first, but Oral Health Kansas wants to advocate to include the services that are most needed by Kansans.
Please help advocate for the services that are most important to you and your constituents. Share your experience and suggestions in this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/823KGCB
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A message from your Acting HHS Regional Director, CAPT Scott Conner |
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A little about what we do in the Office of the Regional Director:
Our office is your "front door to HHS" -- we are here for you, answering your questions and providing you resources.
We engage in meaningful dialogues with governors, mayors, tribal leaders, and partners like you about HHS regulations, policies, and programs.
And we are achieving the Biden-Harris Administration's goals, namely: tackling COVID-19, reducing health care costs and expanding access, and addressing health disparities and inequities, to name a few.
In the weeks and months ahead, I look forward to continuing our efforts together to build a better, healthier America.
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
So, we have started experiencing Federal and contracted surveyors entering facilities to survey for F888. I have heard some interesting reports of results.
First, one was not connected at all related to timing of the annual survey, but another was 14 days after entrance of the annual survey. So far, neither received deficiencies to date.
In one facility, upon entrance, the surveyor provided information explaining the purpose of the surveyor, signage to post, a blank matrix and staff matrix for COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, the surveyor requested the following information: READ MORE
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Nursing Home Providers Brace For "Very Real Challenges" As First Set Of COVID-19 Waivers End
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News (5/5, Brown) reports, "The first set of COVID waivers will officially be put to rest this weekend and nursing home providers expect the changes will create ‘some very real challenges’ with care access for residents." The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living told McKnight’s, "Nursing homes are still facing this pandemic, and now is not the time to let crucial supports and flexibilities necessary to combat the virus end. ... We are especially concerned to see these waivers ending while the sector continues to struggle with a historic workforce crisis." The second set of CMS COVID-19 "waivers will be retired...June 7."
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NCAL Reveals "Joyful Moments" As Theme For This Year’s National Assisted Living Week
Provider Magazine (5/5, 151K) reports the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) on Thursday "revealed ‘Joyful Moments’ as this year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week®." This theme "encourages assisted living communities around the country to host a variety of events that honor the individuals who reside, work, and volunteer in these communities while adhering to infection control requirements and precautions in place for COVID-19." NCAL Executive Director LaShuan Bethea said, "The communities where our residents live are so much more than just that. They are places where caregivers, residents, family members, and so many more come together as an extended family and create joyful, happy memories. After the challenges of the past few years, this theme is the perfect way to honor those relationships and celebrate every special moment."
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RAC-CT Certification Workshop (In Person)
Topeka, KS
6/1/2022 8:30am - 6/3/2022 5pm
Increase your knowledge of clinical assessment and care planning, completion of the MDS, the regulations surrounding the RAI/MDS process, and managing the PDPM by attending an AAPACN Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT) certification workshop. Having the RAC-CT credential behind your name shows you are a knowledgeable and capable MDS professional. RAC-CT certification is the nationally recognized gold-standard in resident assessment in the long-term care nursing profession. By earning this credential, individuals have shown their expertise in skilled nursing facility prospective payment system and minimum data set (MDS 3.0) assessment. Click here for more details.
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Webinar: MDS Mastermind Series: Becoming an MDS Genius: Rooting out Common Coding Errors
5/11/22 from 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: The Proficient Infection Preventionist Series: Conducting Skillful IPC Program Surveillance
5/17/22 from 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: MDS Mastermind Series: Masterly Assessment and Reporting of Self-Care and Mobility
5/18/22 from 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: MDS Mastermind Series: Becoming a CAA and Care Planning Maestro
5/25/22 from 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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AAPACN RAC-CT Certification - In Person
Topeka, KS
6/1 - 6/3/22 from 8:30AM - 5:00PM
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Nurse Leadership Conference - In Person
Manhattan, KS
6/14/2022 11AM - 6/15/2022 3:30PM
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QAPI for Assisted Living - Lunch and Learn - In Person
Topeka, KS
6/14/2022 11AM - 6/15/2022 3:30PM
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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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