KHCA/KCAL Update 11/1/24

November 1, 2024

This message contains confidential information and is intended only for KHCA/KCAL membership. Dissemination, distribution or copying the contents of this email beyond this group is strictly prohibited.

The Latest News

KHCA/KCAL PAC Contributions

With the 2024 elections just days away, I wanted to provide you with a list of candidates that your Political Action Committee (PAC) made contributions to. Several pieces of information in this file need to be explained.

That a contribution was given to a candidate is indicated by an asterisk (*) in the column titled PAC.
The decision to contribute to a campaign was made by the lobby team who took a comprehensive look as to who has served our profession the best. KHCA/KCAL neither endorses nor opposes any candidate.
Not all districts have contributions indicated (by the *). There are one of two reasons for that: the candidates ran unopposed or the candidate we contributed to did not win their primary.
Some districts have contributions to both candidates. In these situations, the incumbent was not running for re-election, and we hedged our bets by contributing to both newcomers.

Should you have questions specific to a particular race, please feel free to contact me. As always, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Linda MowBray

President/CEO

NEXT WEEK! Join KHCA/KCAL on November 6th at 1:00PM for a Free Bronze Virtual Workshop

If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from expert facilitators. READ MORE

NEXT WEEK! KDADS Regional Roundtables

Topics of discussion include:

State Licensed Only Involuntary Discharge Reporting (Assisted Living, Residential Health Care, Home Plus)
Changes to CCRC since July 1, 2024
Receivership – what is it and how do you apply for it
Top deficiencies cited
Survey consistency
CMPs and Other Enforcement
NATCEP Bans and Waiver Process

Click the desired region below for additional details.

11/4/24 - Southeast Region in Frontenac, KS

11/5/24 - Northeast Region in Overland Park, KS

11/6/24 - Northwest Region in Hays, KS

11/7/24 - Southwest Region in Dodge City, KS

In Case You Missed It

Join HQIN Next Week (November 6) to Celebrate Achievements in Long-Term Care

November 6, 2024 - 1:00 PM

Join HQIN and your fellow nursing home professionals from Kansas, Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia as we honor the achievements of the Health Quality Innovation Network (HQIN). Following the celebration, gain valuable insights on maintaining your progress. We’ll share top interventions, evidence-based resources, and strategies to support adverse drug event, healthcare associated infections (HAIs), avoidable readmission and emergency department reduction efforts as well as improving vaccination rates.

CMS Clarifies Nursing Home Policy Changes for 2025, Including on Surveys, CMPs, and Staffing, as No 'Finish Line' in Sight for Legislation and Litigation

In 2025, the nursing home sector can expect several policy updates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Director Evan Shulman said on Tuesday. He highlighted the agency’s work on risk-based surveys to reduce delays and new consumer guides for which the agency is seeking feedback from nursing homes, among other initiatives. READ MORE

Submit Your 2025 National Quality Award Intent to Apply

The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award 2025 Intent to Apply (ITA) is open.

We encourage applicants who plan to apply for a National Quality Award in 2025 to submit an ITA before the deadline on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

WHY SUBMIT AN ITA?

Commitment to Quality: Demonstrate your organization's dedication to continuous quality improvement to your communities, staff, and residents.
Stay Organized: Help keep your organization focused and organized throughout the application process.
Discounted Application Fee: Applicants who submit an ITA receive a discounted application fee.*
Exclusive Resources: Gain access to exclusive resources to assist with the application process.
Voluntary but Encouraged: While submitting an ITA is voluntary, it is strongly encouraged for long term and post-acute care providers.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Education Spotlight

Assisted Living Lunch and Learn: A Deeper Look at FCS/NSA and HSP

December 5th, 2024 - 9:30AM - 2:00PM

Wichita, KS

The Functional Capacity Screen (FCS). Who knew such a simple looking document could be so complicated? During this lunch and learn you’ll learn how to accurately complete a Functional Capacity Screen (FCS). Together you’ll collaborate and work through common ‘gray areas’ and how to document them. Once you’ve tackled the Functional Capacity Screen (FCS), the Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) and Health Services Plan (HSP) are next! A completed FCS will be provided to all participants and Joan Hudson, RN-BC, LNHA will walk you through how to take the data from the FCS, add your resident ‘wants’ to the assessment and produce a Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) to capture all the billable services for your resident.

Learning Objectives:

Review the regulations for FCS/NSA/HSP and how to stay in compliance with each.
Complete an FCS/NSA/HSP for a sample resident
Review scenarios and how to handle situations that indicate the need for a Risk Agreement.

Click here for more details.