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As a reminder, the renewal deadline for your KHCA/KCAL membership is March 31st. We strive to give you a highly-valued return on your dues investment, and we look forward to serving you in the year ahead.
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Free Webinar on EBP March 28th at 2:30PM
On Wednesday, March 20th CMS issued QSO -24-08-NH that added new instances that Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) are applicable. EBP practices have already been required for nursing facilities, but QSO -24-08-NH will incorporate EBP practices into F880 Infection Prevention and Control. Effective April 1, 2024, EBP practices will become part of the survey process for CMS certified adult care homes.
KACE, LeadingAge Kansas, and Kansas Health Care Association will facilitate a free webinar on Thursday, March 28th at 2:30 P.M. that will review the principles of Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The training will be conducted by Brenda Davis with Kansas Foundation for Medical Care. The webinar is free to attend, but CEs will not be provided. You can access the webinar using the link below.
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CMS Hosts Webinar On Data Submission Related To Quality Reporting Requirements For Nursing Homes
Skilled Nursing News (3/26, Grebbin) reports CMS on Tuesday "hosted a webinar...focused on data submission related to quality reporting requirements for nursing homes." In order "to remain compliant, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) must meet or exceed two data submission thresholds. From October 1 to December 31, SNFs must submit 80% of data containing 100% of required measures, with a higher threshold of 90% from January 1 to September 30." Failure to do so "may result in a 2% point reduction in the Annual Payment Update (APU), CMS officials said during the session." This "session centered on three primary data sources: Minimum Data Set (MDS), Medicare Fee-for-Service claims, and the CDC’s National Health care Safety Network (NHSN)."
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Upcoming Webinar: Understanding Changes in COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting Starting April 1
The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. CT. , providing an overview of important updates to the definition of long term care reporting for COVID-19 vaccines. Advance registration is required to receive an email confirmation with the webinar details.
As previously announced, starting Monday, April 1, the criteria for being considered up to date with COVID-19 vaccine reporting will change. These changes are in alignment with the latest recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The adjustment ensures the most effective vaccine protection for residents aged 65 years and older.
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AHCA’s Parkinson honors ‘real heroes’ in his own words
McKnight's Long-Term Care News (3/22, Marselas) reports Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, was honored Thursday as the 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards Career Achievement honoree.
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NCAL Executive Director Reviews Accomplishments Of 2023, Forecasts What Assisted Living Will Face This Year
In a conversation with AHCA/NCAL Public Affairs Vice President Abigail Barreto in Provider Magazine (3/11, 151K), NCAL Executive Director LaShuan Bethea "reviews the accomplishments of 2023 and forecasts what 2024 will hold for assisted living." Bethea outlined accomplishments in the sector and NCAL, and said, "Assisted living providers have continued to deliver the high-quality care that residents depend on in their communities. ... That commitment shines bright through the results of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program in 2023." Regarding the top issues facing providers this year, Bethea explained, "We continue to face a labor shortage, which...impacts access to care and not quality of care. This is especially true in rural areas, where there are fewer people in general. ... This will only be made worse by the Biden administration’s proposed staffing mandate." And when asked what NCAL will focus on this year, Bethea concluded, "I believe 2024 is going to be an exciting year for assisted living. NCAL will maintain a focus on rebuilding the workforce and how we can best support our members—from working with other health care groups to best practices and idea sharing." Bethea also outlined efforts in quality and population health management.
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
Well, by this time, most of you have already heard about the newest QSO letter, QSO-24-08-NH. What had been a “recommendation” from CDC, which CMS decided not to enforce, is now a “requirement” and F880 actually has been amended to include Enhanced Barrier Precautions. In the initial CDC recommendation, they recommended “a new approach to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) called Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) as a strategy in nursing homes to decrease transmission of CDC-targeted and epidemiologically important MDROs when contact precautions do not apply. The approach recommended gown and glove use for certain residents during specific high-contact resident care activities associated with MDRO transmission and did not involve resident room restriction.” READ MORE
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Register and Get Inspired at the National Quality Summit
Explore innovative strategies and get inspired at the AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit, May 20-22, 2024. Discover the keys to transformative leadership and performance excellence. Register today!
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Shape the Future: Register for Congressional Briefing 🏛 🏛
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Washington, DC| June 3-4, 2024
Together We Have the Power to Make a Difference!
Experience the power of advocacy firsthand at Congressional Briefing in Washington, DC. Meet personally with your elected Representatives in Congress and learn to effectively engage with policymakers. With AHCA/NCAL's guidance, you will gain the skills to advocate for critical issues facing the long term care industry and make your voice heard where it matters most.
In addition to learning about the latest legislative and policy developments, you will also have the opportunity to network with colleagues, hear from renowned speakers, and earn Continuing Education credits.
Register now and join us in Washington, DC in June for this dynamic two-day event.
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Leadership for Charge Nurses
April 16, 2024
9:30AM - 3:15PM
Salina, KS
This interactive course is focused on the difference & similarities of “leadership” and “management” and how they are both needed in the role of the charge nurse including incorporation of all personality types, strengths and weaknesses. We’ll also spend time talking about topics that affect nurses in leadership roles including survey, 5-Star Ratings, documentation and others. The course will allow for time for learning from each other and networking.
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Webinar: Deconstructing Immediate Jeopardy Mitigation: Navigating Top Risk Areas: Reducing Risks Related to Quality of Care
4/9/24 - 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Leadership for Charge Nurses
4/16/24 - 9:30AM-3:15PM - Salina, KS
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Webinar: Documentation in Depth: Supportive Documentation for Elopement Risk and Incidents
4/16/24 - 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Caring for a New Generation in Assisted Living
4/17/24 - 1:00PM-2:00PM
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Assisted Living Conference
4/19/24 - 8:00AM-4:00PM - Lawrence, KS
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
Looking for an AIT Program? Click here for more details on KHCA's Program.
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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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