DEADLINE IS TOMORROW TO SUMBIT YOUR ITA! Don’t Miss Out: Submit Your Intent to Apply by November 13

​The clock is ticking! The 2026 National Quality Award Intent to Apply is open, and the deadline is fast approaching: November 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM CT. Submitting your ITA is a simple but powerful step that sets your team up for success. READ MORE

SNF QRP Submission Deadline Reminder

The submission deadline for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) is fast approaching. All data must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on November 17, 2025. READ MORE

Gero Nurse Prep Sale Extended to December 31: Nurses Who Enroll Have One Year to Complete the Coursework

AHCA/NCAL’s Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases nurses’ gerontological nursing knowledge and competency test scores. READ MORE


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Agreement To Reopen Government Would Extend Federal Funding For Telehealth Flexibilities, Food Benefits

McKnight’s Senior Living (11/12, Bonvissuto) reports, "An apparent agreement on a continuing resolution to reopen the government would extend federal funding for telehealth flexibilities and fully fund food benefits for low-income individuals, including affordable senior housing residents." Last week, "a coalition of 450 health care, patient and provider organizations --" including the National Center for Assisted Living "-- asked leaders in Congress to act on a long-term telehealth fix that offers stability and access to care." The American Health Care Association was "among additional signers." 

Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar

With the explosion of memory care units, along with the dramatic increase in the diagnosis of dementia-related diagnoses across the spectrum of senior care, perhaps this is a good time to discuss programming for dementia care…not associated with drugs. There are a number of evidence-based programs available for programming both to prevent but also plan for dementia care settings. These programs align well to enhance resident well-being during program planning. The facility’s Life Enrichment Director (AD), may find these resources valuable in care planning for non-pharmacological interventions related to dementia and/or behaviors. READ MORE

KDHE Secretary Stanek is seeking information related to Health Information Exchange (HIE) participation in Kansas

We’ve been asked to assist in identifying long term care providers in Kansas that are not currently participating in a Health Information Exchange (HIE).

To help with this effort, we’re asking members to take a brief survey to let us know whether or not your community participates in an HIE.

Please take a few moments to complete our short survey.

License Expiration Grace Period Survey

In response to concerns voiced in the House Special Committee on Government Oversight KSBN is seeking interest and needs for a grace period for nurse’s license expiration date. They would appreciate your feedback. The data will be reported to the decision-makers to assist in possible legislative changes to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. It is a short survey and can be completed fast. Thank you for your consideration in completing this survey to assist in legislative decisions.

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

December 1, 2025

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Overland Park, KS

Join us for an interactive Lunch and Learn with Joan Hudson, RN-BC, LNHA, focused on mastering the Functional Capacity Screen (FCS) and developing strong Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA) and Health Service Plans (HSP). Learn how to accurately complete the FCS, navigate gray areas, and confidently document your findings. Then, discover how to translate assessment results and resident preferences into thorough, compliant NSAs and HSPs. Perfect for Operators and Nurses working together to meet KDADS requirements in all State Licensed Only settings, including Home Plus.

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Webinar: Compliance & Ethics Program Risk Assessment Essentials

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

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Webinar: Turnover — Growing New Nurse Leaders

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

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

12/1/25 - 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Overland Park, KS

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Webinar: F755 - Pharmacy Services/Procedures/Pharmacist/Records

12/9/2025 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Webinar: Tips & Recommendations if You Get Sued

12/16/2025 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program

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Questions? Email Teresa Keating at tkeating@khca.org