October 13, 2025

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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar


In preparation for an upcoming training webinar, it occurred to me that in every single training I have ever done, communication ALWAYS comes up. How do we communicate with each other? In fact, effective communication is so important that CMS included Effective Communication in required trainings for staff on an annual basis. Improving communication isn’t about talking more…it’s about listening better, documenting smarter, and connecting deeper. And improving communication isn’t just about regulatory compliance, although effective communication is important for regulatory compliance. In reality, there is some aspect of every regulation that involves effective communication. READ MORE

No Members Only Nurse Advisory Call & Facility Standards Call


We will not have our Nurse Advisory and Facility Standards call as normally scheduled this month. Below you can still find the latest survey findings from Linda Farrar.


Survey Findings

Reflections

TOMORROW! Webinar: F550 - Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights


10/14/25 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


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FREE Immediate Jeopardy Toolkit


The Immediate Jeopardy Toolkit on-demand webinar provides a comprehensive overview of CMS guidance and regulatory expectations related to Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) determinations as outlined in Appendix Q. This webinar is designed for skilled nursing leaders to recognize, prevent, and respond to Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situations under CMS regulations. The resource includes step-by-step processes for removal and correction, customizable templates and checklists, offers QAPI-based strategies for ongoing prevention and clear communication protocols for engaging staff, residents, and staff. Designed to strengthen regulatory readiness, the toolkit equips facilities with actionable tools to safeguard residents, reduce compliance risk, and support a culture of safety and quality.


Registration is free to AHCA/NCAL members. 


Click here to learn more.

We Need AIT Preceptors – Especially in Wichita and Kansas City!


Are you a current AIT Preceptor? We’d love to include you on our official list! Please contact Teresa at tkeating@khca.org and provide your Preceptor number.


We have a particular need for Preceptors in the Wichita and Kansas City areas. Your support is vital — the future of long-term care depends on experienced professionals stepping up to educate and mentor the next generation of leaders.


Interested in becoming an AIT Preceptor and shaping the future of the profession? Our team is happy to guide you through the process. Click here for KDADS information, and don’t hesitate to call Teresa at 785-267-6003 with any questions.

In Case You Missed It

Medication Reconciliation Education Now Available through AHCA/NCAL

 

A new Medication Reconciliation program is now available on ahcancalED. It was developed by members of the AHCA Clinical Practice Committee, who have expertise and experience in the development and management of clinical programs.


Registration is free to AHCA/NCAL members. 


This education series explains how medication reconciliation is vital for elderly patients, who are more vulnerable to specific medication adverse effects than younger patients, and are particularly vulnerable to adverse drug events.



The program consists of five modules: each focused on a key area of area of medication reconciliation.

  • What is Medication Reconciliation?
  • Medication Reconciliation Impact on Hospitalizations
  • Steps for Medication Reconciliation
  • Role of the IDT in Medication Reconciliation
  • Medication Reconciliation Regulatory Review


Each module contains an educational video, a corresponding PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and an overall key takeaways document. The modules within the guide may be used individually or combined to meet the specific needs of a facility. This means you can use this guide sequentially or utilize individual elements of the guide separately.


Questions about the program may be sent to regulatory@ahca.org. Technical assistance may be directed to educate@ahca.org

FREE Maintenance Director Training


The maintenance director resource is designed to support long-term care facility managers and maintenance directors in building compliant environmental programs that meet regulatory standards.


The Maintenance Director Training Course is structured into four focused modules, each addressing critical areas of facility safety and compliance:


  1. Maintenance Director Overview - live session that will be recorded for on demand access
  2. Fire and Smoke Door Inspection
  3. Generator Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
  4. Portable Patient-Care Related Electrical Equipment (PCREE) Testing


Click here to learn more.

Good Samaritan launches telehealth clinical support hub for 27 rural nursing homes


Sanford Health, the hospital system partner for Good Samaritan Society, is launching a new telehealth care service that provides clinical support to remote, largely rural long-term care facilities.


The My Care Line will be staffed by Sanford registered nurses and advanced practice providers from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights and all weekend long, initially boosting caregiving capabilities for 27 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in South Dakota. READ MORE

Education Spotlight

Registration for DON Boot Camp is open!


November 10 - 12, 2025

Olathe, KS


The KHCA Director of Nursing Boot Camp program is designed to support nursing professionals in Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities who are preparing for or serving in leadership roles. Whether you are a newly appointed Director of Nursing, an RN with potential to serve in the DON role, or a current DON that is looking for a refresher. The KHCA DON Boot Camp provides the knowledge, tools, and strategies to succeed. READ MORE

Upcoming Education

Kansas Governor’s Conference on Aging 2025


10/17/25 - Manhattan, KS


Click here for more details.

Webinar: Hot Topics in LTC Fraud and Abuse


10/21/25 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


Click here for more details.

Joint Provider Surveyor Training


10/29/25 - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Lawrence

10/30/25 - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Wichita & Virtual



Click here for more details.

Webinar: Turnover — Root Cause Analysis for Nursing Homes


10/29/2025 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


Click here for more details.

Webinar: Turnover — Staff Engagement Primer


11/5/2025 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


Click here for more details.

DON Boot Camp


11/10/25 - 11/12/25

Olathe, KS


Click here for more details.

Webinar: F686 - Treatment/Services to Prevent & Heal Pressure Ulcers


11/11/25 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


Click here for more details.

Webinar: Turnover — The Employee Retention Ecosystem™: How Great Organizations Design Thriving Cultures


11/12/2025 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


Click here for more details.

Webinar: Compliance & Ethics Program Risk Assessment Essentials


11/18/25 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


Click here for more details.

Webinar: Turnover — Growing New Nurse Leaders


11/19/2025 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


Click here for more details.

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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