June 14, 2023
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Over 230 Nurses and Administrators joined us this week for
MDS - RAI Changes Workshop and the Nurse Leadership Conference

Here is just a small snippet of presenters. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Linda MowBray, President/CEO of KHCA/KCAL
Just a portion of the attendees we saw over the last 3 days.
Lauren Ruth Martin,
Presenter
Teresa Coover,
Nurse Advisory Committee Chair
Polly Berkley,
VP of Operations and Education at KHCA/KCAL
Allison Lyda,
Presenter
Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar

As you probably noticed in this month’s Reflections, F657 Care Plan Timing & Review jumped to the 3rd most frequently tagged deficiency! THIRD! So, let’s quickly discuss the requirements of this regulation. The guidance starts out by providing guidelines for providers that care plans have to be reviewed and revised at least quarterly. But in addition, the care plan has to be person-centered, individualized, comprehensive and timely. It must be revised at any time changes in the resident occurs.  READ MORE
Members Only Nurse Advisory Call & Facility Standards Call

We will not have our Nurse Advisory and Facility Standards call as normally scheduled this month. We hope you are joining us in Wichita at the Nurse Leadership Conference instead! Below you can still find the latest survey findings from Linda Farrar.
2023 National Training Program Virtual Workshops

Registration for the 2023 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Training Program (NTP) virtual workshops is now open. More details including session dates can be found here.
TOMORROW! KCAL District 1 Round Table

Thursday, June 15, 2023
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Mission Chateau Assisted Living
4100 W 85th Street
Prairie Village, KS 66206
(Enter on the North Side)
Located on the west side of Mission Road, a block south of Corinth Square.

Assisted Living Round Table with Kansas Center for Assisted Living Board Members and KHCA/KCAL President/CEO Linda MowBray

Includes all Assisted Living, Home Plus, and Residential Health Care Communities in Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte Counties.

If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP to Teresa Keating by emailing tkeating@khca.org. Please indicate your name, what community you are with, and a phone number where you can be reached. You will then be sent a calendar invite.
Education Spotlight
6 Week Series: Restorative Nursing Excellence: Revitalizing Programs and Restoring Function After COVID-19 
This webinar series is presented over 6 weeks, and is designed to provide insights into promoting effective SNF/LTC restorative nursing programs. Training will emphasize considerations during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, including restorative care planning for residents with residual deficits following COVID-19 infection.

Click here for more details.
Upcoming Education
Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Helps and Hints for Housekeeping

6/27/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM

Click here for more details.
6 Week Series: Restorative Nursing Excellence: Revitalizing Programs and Restoring Function After COVID-19 

Every Thursday from June 22-July 27 from 1:30PM - 2:30PM

Click here for more details.
Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.30 Physician Services & §483.35 Nursing Service Requirements

7/11/2023 1:30PM - 3:00PM

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Adult Care Home Operators Course

7/12/2023 9:00AM - 7/24/2023 10:00AM

Click here for more details.
Administrator in Training (AIT) Program

We are excited to announce our new AIT Program! Click here for more details.

Questions? Email Teresa Keating at tkeating@khca.org
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PH: 785-267-6003 FAX: 785-267-0833