June 26, 2024

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The Latest News

New Resource Available to Prepare for LTC Facility Assessment

AHCA recently developed a new resource to assist skilled nursing facilities in preparing to meet the new requirements of the facility assessment. The facility assessment requirements were revised under the new federal staffing mandate and must implemented by August 8, 2024. READ MORE

HMG Healthcare CEO Reflects on First Half of 2024, Leading Legal Fight to Stop Nursing Home Staffing Mandate

Even though Derek Prince, CEO of HMG Healthcare, has been encouraging new initiatives to improve staffing at this organization and is celebrating wins on that front, he is fully aware of the unfolding crisis the federal minimum staffing mandate will represent for providers across Texas. READ MORE

We need your help!

Our AIT Program continues to grow, and we need preceptors!

Current area of needs:

Seneca – one
Wichita area – two
Kansas City area – four
Labette County area - one

If you are a current Preceptor we would love to have you on our list. Please contact Teresa with your Preceptor number at tkeating@khca.org. Are you interested in becoming an AIT Preceptor and shaping the future of the profession? Our team is happy to walk you through that process. Click here for the KDADS information and give Teresa a call at 785-267-6003.

Upcoming iQIES Service Center Hold Times: August PBJ Submission Deadline Reminder

Due to the August Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly submission deadline, the iQIES Service Center is projecting an increase in the volume of calls and emails between now and August 14, 2024. READ MORE

2025 Webinar Planning

As we look forward to education planning for 2025 we will once again utilize our partnership with Proactive Medical for webinars. Please take a moment to complete the survey included here about topics of interest to you and your entire team. Please consider all areas of the building when responding.

Semmelweis Times Spring 2024 • Volume 5 • Issue 2

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COVID-19 cases on the rise again in nursing homes

After a period of decline, COVID-19 cases are once again increasing in nursing homes across the United States, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In the first two weeks of June 2024, rates of infection among both staff and residents surged by approximately 30% compared to the four weeks ending May 26. READ MORE

FACE of Kansas Scholarship for KHCA/KCAL CNA’s wanting to become CMA’s

The Foundation for Aging and Caring of Elders of Kansas Inc. (FACE of Kansas) is pleased to offer the FACE of Kansas Education Scholarship Program. FACE will award $500 scholarships to qualified future CMA’s who are interested in enrolling in a KDADS approved CMA course in the state of Kansas. Potential recipients must have worked as a CNA for at least 6 months in a KHCA/KCAL member building and plan to continue a career in the Long Term Care Profession.

FACE of Kansas is a non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement of the long-term care homes of Kansas through professional opportunities and education for long-term care providers.

The Foundation for Aging and Care of Elders of Kansas, Inc. (FACE of Kansas) was established in 2006 to provide a community organization to promote quality care in Kansas adult care homes. FACE of Kansas seeks to improve the quality of care and services, and the quality of life for elderly and disabled Americans, through opportunities under which members may exchange ideas and obtain education to improve the knowledge, abilities, and standing of the adult care home profession. Only one scholarship per facility may be awarded per year.

Questions about the scholarship can be directed to khca@khca.org. The criteria and application form can be found by clicking here.

Education Spotlight

Leadership for Charge Nurses

July 9, 2024

9:30 am - 3:15 pm

Olathe, 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.

Click here for more details.

Upcoming Education