July 28, 2025

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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar

In preparation for a future presentation on Writing Effective, Innovative Care Plans. During research and review of care plan deficiencies cited for nursing homes, it is apparent a common issue that frequently isn’t but should be included on a resident’s comprehensive care plan…and that is refusals of care and how to effectively include the issue in the comprehensive care plan.

Refusals of care are common in long term care settings and those refusals are not necessarily a deficient practice but the facility is responsible for “digging deeper” into the root cause of those refusals. Often refusals reflect deeper concerns, unmet needs or personal preferences. Development of a care plan that addresses the refusals, along with identified causal factors, and instructions to staff on interventions to implement at the time of refusals is key to regulatory compliance. That process also demonstrates the facility is honoring resident autonomy and ensuring dignified care. READ MORE

REMINDER! 2025 Staff Recognition Program: Now is the time to nominate your staff and volunteers!

This is your opportunity to recognize the outstanding staff and volunteers who dedicate themselves to caring for the elders of our great state. Our annual awards ceremony is just one way we celebrate the compassion, commitment, and excellence they bring to their work every day. We deeply appreciate the time you take out of your busy schedule to submit a nomination—your effort helps shine a light on those who truly make a difference.

Winners will be honored at our Annual Convention and Trade Show on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, August 13th (NO EXCEPTIONS!)

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Join the #ProgressParade: Celebrate, Share, and Support Residents’ Journey Through Care

AHCA/NCAL's #ProgressParade, the new social media campaign that celebrates residents and patients who reach meaningful milestones in their therapy program, is a powerful way to showcase the many ways that residents and patients thrive within long term care. READ MORE

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Hospice Fast Facts

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National Assisted Living Week: September 7-13, 2025: "Ageless Adventure"

This year's theme for National Assisted Living Week® is "Ageless Adventure." Please click here for resources - including a planning guide, promotional resources, products, and graphics - to celebrate "Ageless Adventure" during NALW this year. Participants are asked to share their celebrations throughout the week on social media with #NALW.

Education Spotlight

RAC-CT Certification Virtual Workshop

8/12/25 - 10:00AM - 4:30PM

Increase your knowledge of clinical assessment and care planning, completion of the MDS, the regulations surrounding the RAI/MDS process, and managing the PDPM by attending an AAPACN Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT) certification workshop. Having the RAC-CT credential behind your name shows you are a knowledgeable and capable MDS professional. RAC-CT certification is the nationally recognized gold-standard in resident assessment in the long-term care nursing profession. By earning this credential, individuals have shown their expertise in skilled nursing facility prospective payment system and minimum data set (MDS 3.0) assessment.

Click here for more details.

Scholarship opportunity: The individual or facility will cover the full cost upfront, and KHCA will reimburse 50% upon successful course completion. Submit your application here.