KHCA/KCAL Update 8/15/25

August 15, 2025

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The Latest News

2025 Mid-Year Update: We Remain Strong and United

We have had a busy but successful year thus far. You can learn more about what's been happening, our successes, and where we go from here in this special mid-year update video.

Thank you again for all you do, and I'm excited to see everyone this October 19-22 in Las Vegas for Delivering Solutions 25. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer, and let's stay strong and united.

Clifton J. Porter, II

President & CEO, AHCA/NCAL

REMINDER: MDS & Resident Assessments Roles and Responsibilities

Upcoming SNF QRP Data Submission Deadline

In recent months, federal and state regulators have demonstrated an increased attention on MDS practices. AHCA/NCAL wants to provide some reminders on key requirements for MDS roles and responsibilities as well as highlight resources we have for providers.

Regulations require nursing homes to initially and periodically conduct a comprehensive, accurate, standardized, reproducible assessment of each resident's functional capacity. This process utilizes the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) which consists of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Care Assessment Areas (CAAs), and are used to develop a person-centered care plan for each resident. READ MORE

Online, Free Platform Launches To Help Long-Term Care Providers

Yahoo! Finance (8/13) carries a press release announcing Park Place, a "website designed to help long-term care providers succeed both clinically and financially," launched Wednesday. The "online, free platform led by CEO Mark Parkinson, the former longtime President & CEO of the American Health Care Association, and Zimmet Health care, leads providers and vendor partners in their pursuit of clinical and financial success." Parkinson said, "We are so excited to present this new space for long-term care professionals to discover, learn, and lead."

As reported by McKnight's LTC News

The Full Brochure is here! *Content and sponsorships subject to change.

Please note the Tuesday-Thursday dates. (A change from the normal Wednesday-Friday)

🎉 Join us for the 75th Annual KHCA/KCAL Convention & Trade Show!

📍 Kansas Star Event Center

🗓 September 16–18, 2025

We’re excited to celebrate 75 years of excellence in long-term care! The KHCA/KCAL Annual Convention and Trade Show is packed with valuable education, networking, recognition events, and a full day dedicated to vendors in the industry.

Click here to learn more.

In Case You Missed It

AHCA/NCAL Announces 2025 Gold National Quality Award Recipients

Congratulations to the First Gold Quality Award Winner in Kansas: Nottingham Health and Rehab - Olathe, KS

The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) announced three recipients of the 2025 Gold – Excellence in Quality Award. And one Kansas facility has earned the most prestigious and esteemed award level of AHCA/NCAL's National Quality Award Program, which recognizes long term and post-acute care facilities that meet progressively rigorous standards of performance to further improve the lives of their residents. These organizations are amongst the best in the nation, recognized for their exceptional overall performance driven by sustainable, systematic, and effective practices.

We are so incredibly proud and cannot wait to celebrate the Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation team at the Elevating Excellence Awards Ceremony at Delivering Solutions 25, AHCA/NCAL's Convention & Expo, in Las Vegas, Nev., this October.

The 2026 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open! All applicants who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award are encouraged to submit an ITA by logging into the Quality Award portal before the deadline on November 13, 2025, at 7 PM Central.

‘Need to Tell the Story’: CMS Survey Changes and Coding Mistakes Drive Tighter Documentation, Dedicated Audit Roles

With the CMS updating surveyor guidance and Care Compare metrics, compliance teams are adapting their internal audit response processes. But operators say the task has created hurdles for their clinical teams. READ MORE

KHCA Annual Business Meeting

Join us for the Annual Business Meeting, held in conjunction with the Kansas Health Care Association’s 75th Annual Convention and Trade Show.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Location: Kansas Star Event Center, 785 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110

We encourage all members to attend.

Click here to view meeting reports as they become available. Please note: A member password is required for access.

Education Spotlight

Webinar: Nursing Documentation Practice Expectations

8/27/25 - 2:00PM - 3:30PM

Accurate and thorough nursing documentation is critical in nursing homes, ensuring high-quality resident care, legal protection, regulatory compliance, and effective communication among healthcare providers. This presentation explores the best practices for nursing documentation, highlighting key principles such as clarity, completeness, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory standards. Attendees will learn strategies to improve documentation efficiency while maintaining compliance with healthcare policies, reducing errors, and enhancing resident outcomes. The session will also cover common challenges in nursing documentation and practical solutions to ensure records accurately reflect the care provided.

Whether you’re an experienced nurse or new to long-term care, this presentation will equip participants with essential skills to refine documentation practices and enhance resident care in nursing homes.

Click here to learn more.

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