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Upcoming AHCA Webinar: Briefing on SNF PPS FY25 Proposed Rule
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system fiscal year 2025 update. AHCA reviewed the proposed rule and developed a summary exclusive to members outlining key provisions and impacts on members.
AHCA will host a webinar on Friday, April 5 at 9:00 a.m. CT. on what you need to know about CMS’ proposal. This webinar is free for all AHCA members.
For those unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and available on-demand soon after. A certificate of attendance will be available after the webinar (no CEs).
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Cost, interpretation of new enhanced barrier precautions worry providers as rule kicks in
A new set of regulations requiring the use of enhanced barrier precautions for many nursing home patients has left providers scrambling to understand the rationale behind some standards and grappling with the potential costs, according to callers on a Tuesday Open Door Forum. READ MORE
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CMS Clarifies Updates for Skilled Nursing Facilities in FY 2025 Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held an open door forum Tuesday, which addressed updates outlined in the proposed Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System rule (SNF PPS) for fiscal year 2025. READ MORE
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2024 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program- Now Open!
Nominations for the 2024 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program are now open! AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those inspiring leaders and unsung colleagues who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service in the long term care profession.
The AHCA Awards Program honors individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of lives of residents and their surrounding communities. All AHCA member facilities are encouraged to apply, including skilled nursing facilities, short and long term care facilities, Not for Profit (NFP) long term care providers, intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) residential services providers (including intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/IID), and other individuals who work in the long term care field, including direct care, education, research, and resident advocacy. READ MORE
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KCAL District 6 Round Table
Thursday, April 11, 2024
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Liberal, KS
Assisted Living Round Table with KCAL Board Members Juli Hickenbottom and KHCA/KCAL President/CEO Linda MowBray. This includes ALL Assisted Livings, Home Plus and Residential Health Care Communities in District 6. (See image for counties included in this district.)
Location:
Brookdale Liberal Springs
1500 Terrace Ave,
Liberal, KS 67901
You do not have to be a KCAL Member to attend and there is no cost.
RSVP:
If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP to the KHCA/KCAL office by emailing Teresa Keating (tkeating@khca.org). Please indicate your name, community and a phone number.
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
Let’s talk about Infection Prevention and Control, but let’s NOT talk about Enhanced Barrier Precautions…what a confusing mess that is(!) and it went into effect April 1st! There are so many unanswered questions and potential situations. I am told “more to come”, meaning there will be some clarification of the QSO letter as we all move through the survey process.
Rather, let’s talk about Pneumococcal Vaccines. Last month, it became apparent that surveyors are considering PCV 20 REQUIRED even if the resident has been considered fully vaccinated in the past or at least that is how the CDC guidance is being interpreted by surveyors. So let’s just go to the source…CDC itself. READ MORE
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Medicare Part A Pay Rule Proposals Prompt Concern Among Nursing Home Stakeholders
According to McKnight’s Long-Term Care News (4/1, Berklan), "Nursing home stakeholders are reacting with contempt and concern to key provisions of the newly proposed fiscal 2025 Medicare Part A pay rule." The planned 4.1% pay raise for nursing homes drew "mixed reaction," and "the proposal raised the most eyebrows with its call to increase the rate and amount of possible civil monetary penalties."
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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.
The goal of the Quality Summit 2024 is to offer innovative ideas, strategies, and inspiration to help you provide the highest quality of care to your residents. At the Summit, you will learn from experts and discover best practices on effective leadership, strategic planning, customer engagement, data management, workforce, and more.
Education sessions this year are based on the seven categories of the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, the cornerstone of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program.
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Make Your Voice Heard at Congressional Briefing
Join hundreds of long term care professionals to advocate for the profession in Washington, DC June 3-4, 2024 for AHCA/NCAL’s Congressional Briefing. Seize the opportunity to personally engage with your elected representatives and discuss the challenges and opportunities you face within the long term care sector.
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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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Resident Care Coordinator Training for Nurses in Assisted Living
5/3/24 - 8:30AM-3:30PM - Salina, KS
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Webinar: Deconstructing Immediate Jeopardy Mitigation: Navigating Top Risk Areas: Reducing Risks Related to Infection Control
5/14/24 - 1:30PM-2:30PM
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Webinar: Documentation in Depth: Supportive Documentation for Dialysis Care
5/21/24 - 1:30PM-2:30PM
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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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